Queen's Tomb Found in Gautemala

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Queen's Tomb Found in Gautemala

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http://apnews.excite.com/article/201210 ... G8C00.html
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - The discovery of a tomb that experts believe might be that of a great Maya queen could redefine the understanding of women's political roles during the Classic Maya period, experts said Thursday.

A team of U.S. and Guatemalan experts led by anthropologist David Freidel found a stone jar at a burial chamber in northern Guatemala that led them to believe it is the burial site of Lady K'abel, considered the military governor of an ancient Maya city during the 7th century.
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