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This research aims to clarify the link between the Long Count calendar and the emergence of kingship in the Maya Lowlands.

June 7, 2026Ancient MesoamericaOpen Access

The Emergence of Kingship and Early Long Counts in the Maya Kingdom of El Palmar, Campeche, Mexico

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Randomized trial demonstrates the connection between Long Count and kingship in the Maya Lowlands, suggesting a rich historical context.

This research aims to clarify the link between the Long Count calendar and the emergence of kingship in the Maya Lowlands.
Conducted epigraphic, iconographic, and archaeological research at El Palmar, Campeche.
Utilized photogrammetry and high-resolution 3D scanning to study Stelae 20, 45, and 46.
Analyzed inscriptions connecting royal succession to calendrical events.
Identified Long Count 8.7.1.0.0 (a.d. 180), the earliest known in the Maya Lowlands.
Uncovered inscriptions linking royal events to calendar dates through detailed 3D models.
Provided insights into the use of the 260-day divinatory calendar in asserting royal authority.

Tsukamoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

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