Dzibilchaltun - Mayan Ruins

Dzibilchaltún in Maya means (The place where there is writing on the stones) Referring to the many memorial stones found at the site, also called "contrails. "

It is located at km 14 of road Merida, Progreso and 52 km from the archaeological site of X-Cambo, rather than where they obtained salt, commodity trade.

The settlement covered approximately 19 km2 was originally a concentric, in which were found around 8,400 structures, the core is comprised of numerous monumental buildings covering 25 acres. In the rest of the area are scattered architectural abovedaos pyramids and buildings. It is believed to have had a population of up to 40,000 inhabitants which is positioned as one of the largest ancient cities in Mesoamerica.

Apart from the stele, which stands out the number 19 is considered a masterpiece of Mayan sculpture, stresses the "real masonry. " (stones joined by mortar and wedges) and the vaults built with the system of protruding stones.

The Temple of the 7 or Sun Temple Dolls

The main structure is known as "The Temple of the 7 dolls" or "Temple of the Sun, a square substructure of what once was a monumental temple, in which one can observe a solar phenomenon, where the god Mayan sun shows its feathers of fire through the gates of the temple during the first days of spring and autumn, due to the mathematical precision of the Maya. Show us today to understand the perfection of wisdom of this civilization.

 

 

Cenote Xlacah

On the other side, topping the central plaza on the other hand the west is the cenote Xlacah (Pueblo Viejo) one of the largest and deepest found until today in Yucatan, have been rescued large number of archaeological pieces, mostly vases, its waters crystal covered with lilies floating on the surface have been eternal witnesses of the greatness of this place, gaining unparalleled beauty to be pierced by the rays of the sun.

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