Mysterious foreigner may have ruled ancient Maya kingdom
Bone chemistry suggests one of Copan’s early rulers came from afar
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ROYAL SIGN A jade bar found next to a man’s remains at the Maya site of Copan bears a mat design, which denoted he had governing power. An analysis of the man’s teeth suggests he grew up far from Copan.
T.D. Price