Hieroglypic Tablet Solves Mystery of Site Q: Long-sought ancient Maya city found in the lowlands of Guatemala.

From the Winter 2005-06 issue of American Archaeology (a publication of The Archaeological Conservancy).

Researchers from Yale and Southern Methodist University collaborated and have determined that an ancient Mayan city located in northwest Peten (Guatemala) is Site Q, a site which had been searched for due to a plethora of looted royal material making its way to the back markets, starting about 40 years ago.

One the last day of study last year, carved limestone blocks were discovered that bore the name Sak Nikte, the site they'd been referring to as "Q". Dating revealed that it comes from 658-677 AD; and the stones bear many well-preserved hieroglyphics.

The name the archaeologists had given this site was La Corona. La Corona/Q/Sak Nikte is on a royal road leading from Calakmul to southern kingdoms under the control of the Maya.