Red Queen of Palenque, ‘inspiration for women of Mexico,’ gets a new home Remains of 7th-century Mayan ruler s wife are now in a Palenque museum
Published on Monday, March 8, 2021
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The Red Queen of Palenque, a 7th-century Mayan ruler’s wife whose remains were discovered in 1994, has a new resting place in the museum adjacent to the Palenque archaeological site in Chiapas.
The Pabellón Reina Roja, or Red Queen Pavilion, was officially opened by President López Obrador on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, Culture Minister Alejandra Frausto said that people will be able to visit and admire the Red Queen in her native land at the new facility.