A large, green stone statue of a serene human face with intricate headdress stands in the foreground. In the background, a pyramid structure is visible against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds and lush greenery.

The Jade Head: Belize’s Crown Jewel and Ancient Treasure

Ancient Artifacts, Arts & Culture /

Most visitors to Belize don’t realize that you’re in the presence of one of Mesoamerica’s most significant archaeological discoveries. The Jade Head, a masterpiece depicted on your Belizean currency, represents the Maya Sun God Kinich Ahau and is the largest carved jade object ever discovered in the Western Hemisphere. When you explore this remarkable artifact’s […]

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