| Temple of the Sun | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Maya temple |
| Location | Palenque, Mexico |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Founder | Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II |
| Built | Late 7th century |
| Built for | K'inich Taj Wayib' |
| Architectural style(s) | Palenque |
The Temple of the Sun is a ceremonial Maya temple dedicated to the Maya sun god K'inich Taj Wayib' or God GIII one of the three patron deities of the ancient city of Palenque located in Chiapas, Mexico.[1]
The temple was built at late 7th century during the rule of K'inich Kan Bahlam II as part of the ceremonial plaza of the Temple of the Cross Complex where each of the three main temples are dedicated to one of the deities of the Palenque Triad who were considered the patron gods of the city. The Temple of the Sun was dedicated to the Maya sun god K'inich Taj Wayib' (Great Sun Torch) also identified as the god GIII incarnated as the fire jaguar that descends to the underworld.[2]
- ^ "Portaincensario efigie de dios solar GIII". Lugares INAH.
- ^ "Temple of the Sun, Palenque". Google Arts & Culture.