An ancient artifact featuring a carved stone face mask with a cracked and weathered surface, adorned with green beads and jewelry, displayed on a white stand against a red background.

The Red Queen, Lady Ix Tz'akbu Ajaw

Ancient Maya queen from Palenque (7th century CE)

“The Red Queen” is a nickname for the high-status woman buried in a tomb within Temple XIII at Palenque. Most likely King Pakal's wife, Lady Ix Tz'akbu Ajaw, her tomb was filled with remarkable objects, including her greenstone death mask.

Ancient Mayan pyramid with a staircase leading to a structure on top, surrounded by lush greenery and tourists at the base, at Palenque in Mexico.
A green mask of a woman covers her face

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