Mayan Exhibition in Sweden
A bulletin from The Guatemalan Embassy in Sweden is exhibiting 140 Mayan pieces in the Historical Museum of Stockolm. The name of this exhibition is “El Juego Maya, Cancuen” and shows objects found in recent excavation in the Mayan Palace of the Mayan city of Cancuen. Arthur Demarest is the archeologist that has excavated this city. The Mayan city of Cancuen, is one of the most recent archeological discoveries and is located in Sayaxche, Peten. Cancuen flourished between 700 and 800 B.C. and became in the most important city for Mayan commerce. Taj Chan Ahk, considered one of the most powerful kings, lived in Cancuen and ordered the construction of the Mayan Palace between the years 765 and 790 DC. Cancuen, were jade and other precious stones were worked, has awakened world interest.
