The Temple of the Inscriptions in Palenque is built above a corbel-vaulted stairway that leads to __________.
A) a natural spring, which may have been the original focus of worship
B) the subterranean tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great
C) a chamber with extensive reliefs and inscriptions that give the temple its name
D) none of the above

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The Temple of the Inscriptions is built above a corbel-vaulted stairway that leads to the subterranean tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great. This tomb is one of the best-known and most famous Mayan tombs ever discovered.

The Temple of the Inscriptions in Palenque Is Built Above