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Yaxchilan is an ancient Maya city located on the Usumacinta River in Chiapas.

It was a large and important center throughout the Classic era. It's biggest rival was Palenque. Yaxchilan had its greatest power during the long reign of King "Shield" Jaguar II, who died in 742.

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YAXCHILAN

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