May 20, 2003
The Maya didn't lie!

In 1999, scientists studying the bones of Pakal, king of Palenque, said that he was only 40 to 50 years old when he died. That contradicted the record in the glyphs, which said he was 80. New studies have confirmed that he did indeed live to an age almost unheard of in those days.

Tabasco Hoy || Rey maya Pakal habría muerto a edad avanzada

Thanks to Alfonso for this article. Google News is good, but it doesn't search local Mexican papers like Tabasco Hoy.

Posted by Dave at May 20, 2003 04:43 PM