These are historical in the sense that the places they reflect are not as they were in 1989 when these photos were taken, and in 1989 they were certainly different than they were in the 1970s when I first visited them. Both cities date to the Mayan classical period Circa 800AD. In 1970, Comalcalco was untouched.  My wife's archaeologist 1st cousin Ponciano Salazar Ortegon was the first to systematically excavate, restore and record information about Comalcalco. We visited him at the ruins before his death and he pulled out a carbon copy of his first manuscript and gave it to me (I still have it.) Pelenque was devoid of tourists when we visited in 1970.  Only an old groundskeeper was present.

Temple of the Inscriptions - Pelenque

Tomb of King Pakal the Great within the Temple of the Inscriptions

I believe this imposing structure is named "The Palace"

Some other structures at Pelenque

Largest pyramid at Comalcalco, western limit of the Mayan civilization. Constructed of mud bricks.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears