Palenque
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Palenque, also anciently known in the Itzaʼ language as Lakamha, was a Maya city-state in southern Mexico that perished in the 8th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. 799 AD. After its decline, it was overgrown by the jungle of cedar, mahogany, and sapodilla trees, but has since been excavated and restored. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, about 130 km (81 mi) south of Ciudad del Carmen, 150 meters (490 ft) above sea level. It is…
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Does Palenque deserve the #3 spot on “Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Mexico”?
#3 Palenque?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Mexico
Best Rank
#3
top 3 in 1 list
Avg Position
#6.5
across 2 lists
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ranked #3 to #10
Most divisive on “Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Mexico” — ranked #10 there
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Should Palenque rank Top 3 in Archaeological Sites in Mexico?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Mexico". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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“Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Mexico”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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What is Palenque's highest community ranking?⌄
Palenque is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Mexico" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Palenque?⌄
Palenque appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Palenque a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Palenque varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 7 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
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