Hieroglyphic Altar Possibly 650 - 700

The Hieroglyphic Altar is a Maya limestone sculpture, dating back to 650-700 CE. It is a circular altar carved with intricate designs including glyphs, a central figure with a headdress, and other figures. The altar, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is an example of Maya art, demonstrating their mastery of stone carving and their complex writing system. The inscription on the altar likely contained important religious or historical information, offering insights into Maya belief systems and social structure.