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Yucatan History

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Yucatan Peninsula features many archaeological sites that reflect the presence of the Maya civilization as well as many other cultures. In addition, a rich Colonial heritage can be admired both in the architecture and in the culture of the people today.

    
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Yucatan History
Yucatan Peninsula features many archaeological sites that reflect the presence of the Maya civilizations as well as many other cultures.
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Aztec Calendar - An Aztec saying tells that the one who has the skill of counting the days, has the ability of talking to the gods... (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)
Ballgame in Mexico - The ballgame was an important part of the daily life of several civilizations. (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)
Bonampak - Bonampak is a small Mayan city located in the state of Chiapas, close to the ruins of Yaxchilan. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Dzibilchaltun - Dzibilchaltun is one of the less known archaeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula; however, it might be was one of the biggest cities. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Ek Balam - Ek Balam, one of the latest archaeological sites to be discovered in the Yucatan peninsula, is maybe one of the most important Maya ruins ever found. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Kabah - The site of Kabah is located in the Yucatan Peninsula, south of the city of Merida. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Labna - The Mayan site of Labna is one of the smallest in the Yucatan Peninsula, but includes the world famous Labna Arch of carved stones. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Maya Ruins of Chichen Itza - The archaeological site Chichen Itza is the most intact and impressive ruins of the Maya civilization. (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)
Maya Sites: Puuc Route - Puuc (forested hills) Route, is a highway that leads from Oxkutzcab to Kabah, for about 41 km. (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)
Mayapan - Mayapan is believed to be the last capital of the Maya in the Yucatan peninsula, until the mid 1400's when it was looted and abandoned. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Regional Museum of Anthropology - The Regional Museum of Anthropology in Merida is worth the visit for several reasons. (Last Updated: 2008-03-24)
Sayil - The archaeological site of Sayil in the Yucatan Peninsula is part of the famous Puuc Route. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)
Yaxchilan - The city of Yaxchilan in the state of Chiapas is one of the greatest cities ever built by the Mayas. (Last Updated: 2008-03-18)

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