Your Ultimate Guide to Ancient Maya Temples
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Archaeologists have unearthed the tomb of Caracol’s founding king, Te K’ab Chaak (c. 350 AD), packed with jadeite finery, obsidian blades, and ritual pottery—proof of early Maya-Teotihuacan ties that reshapes Belize’s dynastic timeline and marks Caracol’s most significant find in 40 years.
Quiriguá – The Small Maya Center with the Largest Stelae in Mesoamerica.
In a historic coup, the city broke away from Copán in AD 738, beheaded its king—and ushered in its own era of monumental art. Today, Quiriguá impresses with unique zoomorphs and digitally documented inscriptions. Perfect for travelers and Maya enthusiasts.
2000-Year Old Pyramid and 30 Burials discovered in Veracruz – México – 2013/07/12 In the news: A 2000-year old pyramid and 30 burials were discovered in Jaltipan in Veracruz, México. The pyramid has a...
Chactun – New discovery of a lost Maya city – Amazing Temples and Pyramids – 2013/07/03 This is just a short post: After 1000 years hidden in the forest a new finding of a...
