According to National Geographic , discovered in 1999 inside a pyramid, this tomb is among the remaining ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, located in the hills of Chiapas, southern Mexico.
The intact red burial chamber is revealed for the first time after 1,500, revealing the history of an ancient city.
Archaeologist Marta Cuevas, head of the Palenque project, stands in front of Temple 20 pyramid, where the tomb is hidden deep below.
There are 9 humanoid decorative motifs on the walls of the tomb.
Pottery pieces left on the floor.It is still unclear what the containers are inside.
The tomb is said to hold the remains of K'uk 'Bahlam I, the first founder of the ancient Palenque citadel.
A modern roof was erected to protect the tomb, 5 meters deep beneath the mouth of the hole at the top of the tower.
