In 1994, archaeologists discovered a mortuary in Palenque (a Mayan city). They found here a coffin with the remains of a woman, covered in red dust.
Several collections of pearls were also found inside, and a diadem had been placed around the skull. Pieces of what had once been a funeral mask were also found at the scene.
According to researchers, the Red Queen was around 60 at the time of her death. This was an interesting finding, as power was usually inherited only by men.
As far as was known until the date of this discovery, women were not honored to such an extent that they were buried with treasures such as those found in the Red Queen's coffin.
Who was this woman and how much power was concentrated in her hands? It is unknown at this time ...
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