La Corona Panel 6 and the Maya ‘Snake Dynasty’ inscription

Record summary

AI-recalled; source quality 5; corroboration 0. Panel 6 from La Corona was reported after its recovery from looting-related circulation and became important for reconstructing Classic Maya political history, including references to the year 2012 and the so-called Snake Dynasty. It offers a comparison between calendrical texts, dynastic propaganda, and modern apocalyptic interpretations. The inscription does not provide evidence for a Maya end-of-world prediction; its meaning depends on grammar, historical context, and damaged signs. Researchers should consult epigraphic editions, conservation records, and debates over provenience and illicit excavation.