February 20, 2011

Granted World Heritage status in 2002 as a cultural or natural site which deserves protection for the benefit of all mankind. In addition to the archaeological importance of Calakmul, also known as a paradise for birds with over 235 species of birds, of which 76% are residents and 24% of migratory birds, established in summer or winter.

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With the location of Calakmul in the geographic center of the Maya region (the “Petén”) has been the cultural influences of the north and south. Maya sites of Calakmul has to El Mirador, Nakba, and Uaxactún formed a coalition during the formative period, constantly involved in conflicts with their southern neighbors, including Tikal. Calakmul is still a rival of Tikal, as of now.

Classic Period

Like most major southern lowland Classic Maya Period of Calakmul, finally reduced a. However, a policy shift toward the center of the Late Classic Calakmul allowed to participate in the traditions of the North, and therefore will enjoy the prosperity of the region. During the pre-classical activity was mainly ceremonial in nature. The presence of supply in the buildings of Calakmul, as effigy censers, the activity of human testing, dating from the Postclassic period until the end, in the Peten region of Campeche.

Calakmul evidence of a continuum of architecture that spans fourteen centuries (550 BC – 900 AD). Its unique architecture includes figures carved in stone and stucco modeling. Other interesting features of the site are a lot of monuments and tombstones date in the history of the ruler of Calakmul is recorded.

Towards the end of the Middle East pre-typical (700 to 300 BC) in the Maya region, have been major urban public works. During this period, the greatest story structure was built Calakmul. It was also when the site became the first public architecture, signaling an effort to define the administrative activities.

In the fifth century, Calakmul, a complete restructuring begun, even though this activity does not change the development plan of the city, which was established in the pre-classical. For these works a significant renewal of a large base structure II.

The leaders who inherited the throne of Calakmul in place the public and private street works, such as the complex of palaces in various parts of the city. They built structures to be used in specialized arts and handicrafts. Here is where members of the royal family has ordered the production of pottery and other objects used in rituals. It is likely that by the end of the Late Classic period, a series of reforms and public works started, change the image of the city.

The peak of greatest prosperity of Calakmul occurred during the Late Classic period, during which most of the monuments known as stelae smooth (smooth or stelae) were erected in the Grand Place. Construction time, however, was limited to a minor remodeling. This era of high performance in ceramic production, and early classical period, indicate that both periods represent times larger than the human population on the site.

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• Becan Mayan Ruins In The southern area of Campeche, Mexico

After a wild bus ride piloted by a local Lacandon Maya we arrive at the Bonampak ruins in Chiapas, Mexico. The historical zone is small but Bonampak has some very substantial relics-it is famous for its monolithic limestone stela and story-telling murals which gave archaeologists their first clues to the Maya’s darker, more violent past.

The jungle is substantial and imposing trees circle the site. Perhaps the height of the trees were the inspiration for the tall stela and high pyramid of the historical zone. The Usumacinta river is nearby but from the looks of it someone (possibly the archaeologists?) used to brave the perils to land on this jungle airstrip, zero room for error here.

The traditional importance of the stela is better described by others but their towering power is easily felt by anyone who visits here. It’s a easy extend of creativity to contemplate how the ruling class could impose their will on those who served and fought for this Maya urban centre.

Bonampak exchanged and fought with other Maya tribes centered in equal or greater cities like Yaxchilan and Piedras Negras, which also front on Usumacinta river. More distant Palenque also used the river for business. The river sure the various tribes together for trade and at the same time pitted them against each other in battles for place and dominance.

“Edificio de Las Pinturas” houses the famed murals in three separate chambers. They were first proven by local Lacandon to a modern outsider, photographer Giles Healey, in 1946. The well preserved murals cover the walls and ceilings and are believed to have been painted around 800 AD, near the height of Maya civilization. They depict in great detail the rituals of the royal court such as human sacrifice, costumes, musical devices, and the weapons of war.

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• Becan Mayan Ruins In The southern area of Campeche, Mexico

Becán was “discovered” by archaeologists Karl Ruppert and John Denison in 1934. The name, meaning ditch, has been given by Ruppert and Denison Becán which was named after the prominent system of moats that surround important parts of the site. The ancient Mayan name is not known. From 1969 to 1971 archaeological excavations were conducted in Becán sponsored by Tulane University and the National Geographic Society.

When we visited the ruins in 1992, we noted above white pyramids peering jungle. Nobody was there to take our same entrance fee. There is now a small Pueblo ruins and have a proper entrance area, bathrooms and parking. Currently, visitors can go up to 20 major structures on the squares and terraces spread over three hectares. The main part of Becán is surrounded by a moat, and there are remnants of a wall in some places almost 11 feet high. Excavation of ditches and construction of protective walls is very rare in the Mayan civilization. This artificial divide is a little over 2 km long and was excavated in the late pre-classic between 100 and 250 AD This trench is one of the oldest known defensive systems in Mexico.

Becan capital was a political, economic and religious of the province now known as Rio Bec sites Xpuhil, Chicanna, Puerto Roci, Okolhuitz, Channa and Ramonal belong. E ’strategically located at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula on the route connecting the river and the south-west of the lagoon of Campeche, on whose territory the Bay of Chetumal. Pete area sites have been found south of Becan. And north of the (wells) Chenes settlements in the north-east of Campeche, with whom Becan has also had relationships with.

The earliest archaeological evidence Becan year 550 BC, a period in which the Olmec culture was in decline in places such as La Venta in Tabasco. Apogee is Becan, which is reflected in the construction of the tip, and a population density occurred bewteen 600 and 800 AD Becan rejected around 1200 AD

Becán located just outside of Quintana Roo, Campeche state line, 6 km west of the city Xphil. The trip to Becán is marked by a highway sign, and the archaeological zone is located 500 meters north of the highway. Because of the importance for the region Becán Rio Bec is a significant loss to see by visiting the region. Becán is approximately 3.5 hours from Tulum, driving south on Highway 307 West on the 186th

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