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wifey10veskorea on January 4, 2026 10:21 pm From Wikipedia: “Teʼ Kʼab Chaak (“Tree Branch Rain God”) was a Mayan king of Caracol in Belize. He was a founder of the Caracol dynasty, becoming king in 331.” The mask was discovered in 2025 during a tomb excavation.
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From Wikipedia: “Teʼ Kʼab Chaak (“Tree Branch Rain God”) was a Mayan king of Caracol in Belize. He was a founder of the Caracol dynasty, becoming king in 331.”
The mask was discovered in 2025 during a tomb excavation.