Dzibilchaltun

Dzibilchaltún ( ' place of the flat stones ' ) is an archaeological site of the Maya in the Mexican state of Yucatán. With an area of ​​16 square kilometers and about 8,000 documented in the surveying buildings, the city is one of the largest archaeological sites in the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Location

Dzibilchaltún, about 15 kilometers (direct distance) north of Mérida in the scrub forest of the Yucatán Peninsula. Until the port city of Progreso on the Caribbean coast is a further 20 km.

History

A first occupation of the site can be demonstrated for the 9th century BC. However, the population grew only by about 250 BC, significantly and reached about 40,000 inhabitants at the end of the classical period around 830 AD its peak. Most of the inscriptions of the dynasty date from this period. Although decreased construction activity and population between the 11th and 13th centuries back, but remained the place to colonial times into settled as a small standing in the ruins to Chapel demonstrates.

Attractions

Museum

The local museum offers a wealth of stelae and other finds from the Mayan time. In addition, stone products ( grave plates, coats of arms, etc.) are issued from the colonial era.