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September 10, 2025

The Tomb of Te’ Kab Chaak at Caracol, Belize: Context, Contents, Dating, and Implications

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ACArlen F. ChaseDCDiane Z. ChaseMCMaureen Carpenter

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Overview

Archaeological discovery reveals a tomb with jadeite, ceramics, and implications for Caracol's history.

Key Points

  • The tomb contained the remains of an individual, jadeite artifacts, and ceramic vessels, indicating its significance.
  • Dating analysis suggests the burial is linked to te' kab chaak, Caracol’s founding ruler from the Early Classic period.
  • Findings from the tomb suggest a connection between Caracol and teotihuacan in the early fourth century.
  • The tomb's construction within the Northeast Acropolis highlights the area’s importance in Caracol's elite society.

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Chase et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7ee54b1d3bfb60f9df7https://doi.org/10.62064/rrba.19.14
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