Lady K'abel: The Snake Queen of Classic Maya
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This episode spotlights Lady K'abel, the powerful Kaloomte' who ruled the Snake Kingdom of Calakmul alongside her husband. We explore her title as War Queen, her role in the long struggle against Tikal, and the discovery of her tomb at El Perú-Waka'. Learn how she wielded authority through ritual, diplomacy, and military might, and why she was buried with a jade mosaic mask and a vessel bearing her royal name. We also touch on the recent lidar findings that reveal the scale of classic Maya urban landscapes.
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