The Palace, Located within the ruins of Palenque (or Lakamha) in southern Mexico is a complex of several connected and adjacent buildings and courtyards. It was built over several generations on a wide artificial terrace during a four century period. The Palace was used by the Mayan aristocracy for bureaucratic functions, entertainment, and ritualistic ceremonies.
From Incidents of travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan by John L. Stephens (1805-1852)