What Happened To The Maya Metropolis of Palenque? - Ancient America Documentary

I had such an incredible time visiting the ancient ruins of Palenque. One of my favourite places on the planet. I simply had to share it with you. Where are your favourite archaeological sites? Let me know in the comments!
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[@PeteKellyHistory]

In 2022 I was lucky enough to visit the ancient ruins of Palenque. One of my favourite places on the planet! Had to make a video about it.... Where are your favourite archaeological sites? Let me know in the comments!

[@barbietrink4984]

I was in Mexico from December 2009 until March of 2010 for 4 months. We traveled on our 1800 golding motorcycle 🏍. We went to 50% of the Maya Cities, including this 1. We didn't need a guide or police for any of them. Absolutely amazing history. What year were you here? What month.

[@GameCrafters11]

I was fortunate enough to visit Palenque for the first time in my life last July. I visited Pakal's remains in Mexico City many times in the past, but never the city where he came. That day I started thinking again about becoming an archaeologist after I get my history degree

[@bethmarriott9292]

Pete's videos always help calm me down from the edge of an anxiety attack, so thank you Pete

[@theodoresmith5272]

Pete is a treat.

[@bethwilliams4903]

Pete, once again I get the most disembodied feeling watching one of your extraordinary films, you produce material about places and people so remote from where we are today and yet as ethereal as they are you put them in our grasp, it’s magical, maybe it’s your calm, soft voice, or your dream like manner dealing with howler Monkeys, drenched belongings in your room or the crunching sounds underfoot as you move thru the rainforest but I feel as though we are right there too. Amazing work. Just wonderful, as usual!

[@SamWelbourneGuitar]

Great video! I love the first hand view. Thanks for sharing 🙏 and for being both realistic and poetic ✌️😎

[@sizanogreen9900]

Sorry to hear about your encounter with Wolfgang. As a german myself I feel like those kind of people are sprouting like mushrooms right now...

[@everfour5388]

I love your content, there is so litle about mesoamerica in general, thanks for enlighting the people by sharing your experience

[@kathleengarvey4634]

Honestly Pete, I love all your videos, but I have saved viewing this one until I can watch uninterrupted. Still waiting, but I wanted to let you know to keep posting. I find the ones you are most interested in are the ones I most enjoy. Keep doing what you do the way you do it. Keep it this real and we'll never leave.

[@SimonWillig]

Never heard of the place before, so I'm grateful Pete went there and explored it for us.

[@heartsgoing]

Mayans had many religious beliefs and took part in many rituals for their faith. Great video! You always make awesome videos!

[@user-xs8wl3ou7v]

This was amazing. Showed so much more than other channels. Great job.

[@theodoresmith5272]

I loved palenque. Ruins, no matter how spectacular, are often spectacular because of the setting not the ruins. Let's face it, many ruins it's often little more than rocks or mud brick on top of another one.

[@danimal27]

Something about how Pete reads his script is calming yet maintains attention. Well done pete love the videos

[@dcspangler8025]

Thank you Pete. Never forget..."Many ancient astronaut theorists contend."

[@Istehomo]

Thank you Pete Kelly, this is just what I needed.

[@Travelswithgirlbear]

Love your videos, you put so much extra work into the history of a place.

[@witthauk]

Excellent storytelling, as per usual Pete. Thanks!

[@nigelmorroll3343]

It's amazing and mind blowing to think that not matter how many city's or large centres have been found so fare. Yet no doubt more will be uncovered in year's to come.