Portal:Mesoamerica/Did you know/January 2017

• ... that the Classic Maya archaeological site of Yaxchilan, on the Mexican border with Guatemala, is known for its preserved sculpted lintels (example pictured) detailing the dynastic history of the city?
• ... that during the Spanish conquest of Chiapas, frequent changes in colonial administration left the early conquistadores vulnerable to native rebellion?
• ... that the town of Hueyapan in the Mexican state of Morelos was conquered by the female conquistador Maria de Estrada?