Tonina

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Tonina is an ancient Maya archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, known for its towering acropolis, intricate relief sculptures, and significant role in Classic-period Maya politics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Maya archaeological site
ancient city
archaeological site
abandonedInCentury 9th century
civilization Classic Maya
conflictedWith Palenque
country Mexico
culture Maya civilization
discoveredByArchaeology 19th century explorers
excavatedBy Mexican archaeologists
flourishedInCentury 7th century
8th century
hasArtStyle Late Classic Maya
linked to: Late Classic period
hasFeature ballcourt
monumental stairways
palace complex
platforms
pyramidal structures
stepped acropolis
stucco reliefs
terraces
towering acropolis
hasMaterial limestone
hasReliefType captives and warfare scenes
historical narrative scenes
hasStructureType acropolis
ballcourt
palace
temple pyramid
hasWritingSystem Maya hieroglyphic script
linked to: Maya hieroglyphs
heritageStatus protected archaeological zone of Mexico
knownFor hieroglyphic inscriptions
intricate relief sculptures
monumental architecture
role in Classic-period Maya politics
languageGroup Mayan languages
locatedIn Chiapas
Mexico
Ocosingo Municipality
Usumacinta region
managedBy Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia
near Ocosingo
partOf Mesoamerican archaeological sites
politicalRole regional power in western Maya lowlands
rival of Palenque
region Highland Chiapas
religion Maya religion
timePeriod Classic period

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