El Tortuguero

Tortuguero (or El Tortuguero) is an archaeological site in southernmost Tabasco, Mexico which supported a Maya city during the Classic period [1]. The site is noteworthy for its use of the B'aakal emblem glyph also found as the primary title at Palenque [1]. Because of its mid-20th century destruction, little is known about the dynastic lineage of this site [1]. Its history is linked to that of the kingdom of Palenque, as the rulers of Tortuguero used the same emblem glyph as Palenque [1]. Monument 6 from Tortuguero has recently generated discussion as it includes the only known inscription depicting the end of the current 13-Bak'tun era in 2012 [1].