Mayan Belize | Xunantunich Ruins

***Tillor87*** · June 22nd, 2010, 12:59 PM

XUNANTUNICH
BELIZE

Xunantunich (shoo-NAHN-too-nich) is a Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 80 miles (130 km) west of Belize City (Latitude : 17.083 , Longitude : -89.133), in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, within sight of the Guatemala border. Its name means "Stone Woman" in the Maya language (Mopan and Yucatec combination name), and, like many names given to Maya archaeological sites, is a modern name; the ancient name is currently unknown. The "Stone Woman" refers to the ghost of a woman claimed by several people to inhabit the site, beginning in 1892. She is dressed completely in white, and has fire-red glowing eyes. She generally appears in front of El Castillo; ascends the stone stairs and disappears into a stone wall.

Most of the structures date from the Maya Classic Era, about 200 to 900. There is evidence that some structures were damaged by an earthquake while they were occupied; this earthquake may have been a reason for the site's abandonment.

The core of Xunantunich occupies about one square mile (2.6 km²), consisting of a series of six plazas surrounded by more than 26 temples and palaces. One of its structures, the pyramid known as "El Castillo," the second tallest structure in Belize (after the temple at Caracol), at some 130 feet (40 m) tall.[1] Archeological excavations have revealed a number of fine stucco facades on some of the ancient temples of this site. Evidence of construction suggests the temple was built in three stages in the 600s AD, 700s AD, and 800s AD. The fine stucco or "frieze" are located on the final stage.

The first modern explorations of the site were conducted by Thomas Gann in 1894 and 1895. Several projects of archeological excavations have been conducted at the site from the 1930s through the 1990s.

One of the best preserved ancient stelae is housed in a small weatherproofed building for conservation purposes. This artefact is a large stela dated within the period 200 BC] to 150 AD; it depicts a Maya figure facing left. The figure is striding and clothed only in armbands.

Other nearby Maya archaeological sites include Chaa Creek and Cahal Pech.

***Tillor87*** · June 22nd, 2010, 01:30 PM

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Mesopotamico · June 22nd, 2010, 01:35 PM

Nice pics!!

La Repuvlica · June 22nd, 2010, 01:41 PM

wow, Siempre es considerable el tamaño del Castillo.

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***Tillor87*** · June 22nd, 2010, 02:20 PM

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Consuelo Q · June 24th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Beautifull pics! I'm very interested in Mayan culture!

-Corey- · June 25th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Wow great pics, i didnt know they had pyramids.

Luis80 · June 25th, 2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by -Corey-

Wow great pics, i didnt know they had pyramids.

Belize has many Mayan sites....they are lesser known then other sites in the region but Belize actually has some of the best "restored" sites in the area....

Great pics!

d4vp03 · June 26th, 2010, 09:56 PM

Excelente, primera vez que veo fotos de las ruinas mayas de Belize.

Luis80 · November 1st, 2010, 06:52 AM

carlosbe · December 13th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Me encanta la cultura y arquitectura Maya. Estuve por Yucatán, pero me gustaria volver y conocer Belize y Guatemala.

walterpz · January 25th, 2011, 12:46 AM

Fotos impresionantes de una cultura increible, tengo que conocer alguna ciudad de estas.

jgalan · February 5th, 2011, 05:35 PM

jj

Luis80 · August 15th, 2012, 03:00 AM

El campo de pelota

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Luis80 · August 15th, 2012, 03:01 AM

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nigel20 · August 16th, 2012, 12:25 AM

Wonderful pics!

HerachioBlo · August 18th, 2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by d4vp03

Excelente, primera vez que veo fotos de las ruinas mayas de Belize.

no sabio Belize tiene artifactos de Mayan.

jaimitoto · February 5th, 2013, 04:20 PM

son todas unas obras de arte inspiradas por la misma naturaleza , de qivino es apreciar este tipo de cosas , yo tambien ignoraba que esto poidia existir en belize , habra que coger de colombia , para alla y decidirse a hacer un viajecito

AKKS · February 5th, 2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jaimitoto

son todas unas obras de arte inspiradas por la misma naturaleza , de qivino es apreciar este tipo de cosas , yo tambien ignoraba que esto poidia existir en belize , habra que coger de colombia , para alla y decidirse a hacer un viajecito

usted necesita ayuda mental

***Tillor87*** · March 17th, 2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis80

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Ball courts by eee1313, on Flickr

Lovely!

June 22nd, 2010, 12:59 PM	#1
*Tillor87* Moderador Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 90 210 Guararí Hills Posts: 22,728 Likes (Received): 242	Mayan Belize \| Xunantunich Ruins XUNANTUNICH BELIZE Xunantunich (shoo-NAHN-too-nich) is a Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 80 miles (130 km) west of Belize City (Latitude : 17.083 , Longitude : -89.133), in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, within sight of the Guatemala border. Its name means "Stone Woman" in the Maya language (Mopan and Yucatec combination name), and, like many names given to Maya archaeological sites, is a modern name; the ancient name is currently unknown. The "Stone Woman" refers to the ghost of a woman claimed by several people to inhabit the site, beginning in 1892. She is dressed completely in white, and has fire-red glowing eyes. She generally appears in front of El Castillo; ascends the stone stairs and disappears into a stone wall. Most of the structures date from the Maya Classic Era, about 200 to 900. There is evidence that some structures were damaged by an earthquake while they were occupied; this earthquake may have been a reason for the site's abandonment. The core of Xunantunich occupies about one square mile (2.6 km²), consisting of a series of six plazas surrounded by more than 26 temples and palaces. One of its structures, the pyramid known as "El Castillo," the second tallest structure in Belize (after the temple at Caracol), at some 130 feet (40 m) tall.[1] Archeological excavations have revealed a number of fine stucco facades on some of the ancient temples of this site. Evidence of construction suggests the temple was built in three stages in the 600s AD, 700s AD, and 800s AD. The fine stucco or "frieze" are located on the final stage. The first modern explorations of the site were conducted by Thomas Gann in 1894 and 1895. Several projects of archeological excavations have been conducted at the site from the 1930s through the 1990s. One of the best preserved ancient stelae is housed in a small weatherproofed building for conservation purposes. This artefact is a large stela dated within the period 200 BC] to 150 AD; it depicts a Maya figure facing left. The figure is striding and clothed only in armbands. Other nearby Maya archaeological sites include Chaa Creek and Cahal Pech. __________________ CRCRCRCRCR C O S T A .. R I C A SIETE PROVINCIAS San José \| Alajuela \| Heredia \| Cartago \| Guanacaste \| Puntarenas \| Limón

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