Margarita Tomb

The Margarita Tomb, also known as The Queens tomb, lies buried deep in the center of the Late Classic Acropolis of Copán [1]. It is a multi – leveled tomb with one of the largest caches ever found associated with the burial of a Maya woman [1]. Over years of excavation it was discovered that this was a tomb of a woman because of the remains found, which were covered in cinnabar and hematite [1]. Connecting the upper chamber to the lower chamber is a vaulted stairway [1]. In the lower chamber a funerary slab was found [1]. A large and multifaceted offering sat in situ (being in the original position; not having been moved) when the funerary slab was removed [1].