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Caracol, The Largest Mayan Site In Belize

Caracol, Belize - Caracol is almost certainly an important Mayan city that flourished especially in the sixth century of our era and today lies in ruins in central-western Belize, near the border with Guatemala. The present city, which was usually undetectable in the jungle now until its discovery in 1938, includes several pyramids, royal tombs, houses and other structures as well as an extensive collection of Mayan art.


Caracol is actually built in the typical Chiquibil Reserve forests in west-central Belize, just 47 miles from the Mayan city of Tikal real (in Guatemala). Appointed Special Caracol Archaeological Reserve, the current site is almost certainly not as close as others within typical of the region, but such an atmosphere would allow for a little more and wildlife observation.

Typically, the most extraordinary display only Caracol is simply very complex, hilly known Canaan, which usually is certainly Maya just 'Sky position. "Soaring 43.5 square meters in the real Canaan ago 4 buildings, as well as three temples. This is really one of the most elaborate complexes identified so far true, particularly in the southern Maya. In general, the palace, the rooms were originally covered with white stucco and decorated with red paint.

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