Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A horizontal stone beam or architectural element, often carved with relief sculpture, used in Maya architecture to span doorways or passages; frequently inscribed with hieroglyphic texts and images of royal rituals and ceremonies.