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This photo taken on May 25, 2012, released on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 by Tak'alik Ab'aj Archaeological Project shows a jade piece in the tomb of a very early Mayan ruler at Tak'alik Ab'aj archaeological site in Retalhuleu, south of Guatemala City. Archaeologists in Guatemala announced Friday they have uncovered the tomb complete with rich jade jewelry and decoration. Government archaeologist Miguel Orrego says carbon-dating indicates the tomb was built between 700 and 400 B.C., several hundred years before the Mayan culture reached its apogee (AP Photo/Tak'alik Ab'aj Archaeological Project)

This photo taken on May 25, 2012, released on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 by Tak'alik Ab'aj Archaeological Project shows the tomb of a very early Mayan ruler at Tak'alik Ab'aj archaeological site in Retalhuleu, south of Guatemala City. Archaeologists in Guatemala announced Friday they have uncovered the tomb complete with rich jade jewelry and decoration. Government archaeologist Miguel Orrego says carbon-dating indicates the tomb was built between 700 and 400 B.C., several hundred years before the Mayan culture reached its apogee (AP Photo/Tak'alik Ab'aj Archaeological Project)

1 posted on 10/26/2012 12:05:00 PM PDT by Red Badger

2 posted on 10/26/2012 12:05:28 PM PDT by Red Badger (Why yes, that was crude and uncalled for......That's why I said it..............)

I wouldn’t mess with the Mayans around this time.

3 posted on 10/26/2012 12:11:54 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Winning is Everything.)

4 posted on 10/26/2012 12:13:47 PM PDT by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP!)

Some years ago (maybe around 1995??) when it was not considered a death wish to travel to Mexico, I had the good fortune of going to Cancun, with a trip to Chichen Itza on the itinerary.

I have never been much into archaeology or related, but I found Chichen Itza to be fascinating, and the visit there remains one of my most vivid memories.

8 posted on 10/26/2012 1:23:43 PM PDT by NEMDF

Did they find an early ballot cast for Obama?

10 posted on 10/26/2012 2:32:32 PM PDT by ClaudiusI

To: Red Badger; SunkenCiv

Oh No, Mr. Bill. Don’t break off my arms and legs!

Oooooh, Mr. Bill, don’t bury me with dirt.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, Mr. Bill.

11 posted on 10/26/2012 3:08:27 PM PDT by wildbill (You're just jealous because the Voices talk oMnly to me.)

Take a lick’s tomb, eh? Thanks RB, will have to ping this when I get, uh, elsewhere.

12 posted on 10/26/2012 3:15:20 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)

Remember, Jade is very hard, carbon steel barely cuts
it, all these jade items were made using natural abrasives
and a lot of hand hours. Simply amazing.

13 posted on 10/26/2012 3:21:19 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)

To: Red Badger; a fool in paradise; Slings and Arrows

Dude might of known Jesus hisself!

15 posted on 10/26/2012 6:47:34 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)

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