Ancient Cities
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Five cities, five Maya worlds
Ancient cities
Calakmul
One of the great Classic Maya capitals, set deep in the biosphere, where dynastic power once rivaled Tikal.
Ancient cities
Becan
A fortified Maya city distinguished by its defensive ditch and controlled access — rare features in Maya urbanism.
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Uxmal
The defining expression of the Puuc style. Grand yet remarkably harmonious, Uxmal combines monumental scale with some of the most sophisticated stone mosaics anywhere in the Maya world.
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Edzna
At the crossroads of several Maya traditions, Edzna brings together Peten, Puuc and Chenes influences in one remarkably cohesive city.
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Santa Rosa Xtampak
The capital of the Chenes region, Santa Rosa Xtampak lies in a remote area of Campeche and contains some of the richest and most complex architectural compositions in the region.
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The Great Capitals
Explore the great capitals of the ancient Maya world, where powerful dynasties shaped history through political rivalries, alliances, and monumental architecture.
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Deep in the Forest
These are the cities that lie beyond the main circuits — deep in the forest, far from resort corridors, reached by long roads and slow approaches.
All the ancient cities (need to update, check if i can automate this)
Becan
Calakmul
Edzna
Hochob
Uxmal
Dzibilnocac
Xpujil
Santa Rosa Xtampak
Chicanná
El Tabasqueño
Labna
Dzibanché & Kinichná
El Hormiguero
Kabah
Kohunlich
Ichkabal
Oxtankah
Sayil
Xlapak
Balamku
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