Ancient Maya City of Calakmul
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lost-team
N 18° 06.324 W 089° 48.650
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Calakmul is one of the largest ancient ancient maya cities discovered.
Waymark Code: WM62TY
Location: Mexico
Date Posted: 03/23/2009
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Quote from the UNESCO site:
"Calakmul, an important Maya site set deep in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas of southern Mexico, played a key role in the history of this region for more than twelve centuries. Its imposing structures and its characteristic overall layout are remarkably well preserved and give a vivid picture of life in an ancient Maya capital."
Reaching this site was really an adventure itself. The time I went there (August 2005), there was no other way to get there, but to rent a car and drive all the way down to the site. That's approximately a one hour drive off the main highway.
Along my tour this has been my personal favorite.
Type: Site
Reference number: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1061
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