
Texas husband-wife team finds 'priceless' royal tomb filled with 1,700-year-old treasures
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Texas archaeologists recently unearthed Te' K'ab Chaak's tomb, founder of Caracol's royal dynasty. The burial contained a jadeite mask, pottery vessels and various items from distant trade.
"The true value of the materials is in what they can tell us about the ancient culture." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
Caracol was a major Mayan city established in the 300s A.D. The tomb belonged to Te' K’ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of the city and the founder of its royal dynasty – and it's the first confirmed royal tomb found at the site.
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