Edzná ancient capital of the Mayan World, majestic architecture


Edzná - The Main Square is a wide quadrangular space, and the principal five stories building is a unique structure in the Maya world.
Becán - Square A proudly shows the great Structure I with its two solid 15 meter high towers. In Square B, the Structure IX, a 32 meter tall building, and X with frets and masks of god Itzamná. The Ball game is located on Square C.
Chunhuhub - The buildings are characterized by the harmonic combination of chiaroscuros on their facades. A good example is the “Palacio” and the Structure II.
Chicanná - It is considered an elitist center of the region, due to the elegance and ornamental wealth of its buildigs; it is a mixture of Chenes and Rio Bec style. The Structure II is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region.
Dzibilnocac.- The most important building is the Temple-Palace, which is a 76 meter long platform by 30 meter wide, with a Rio Bec style.
Kankí –This site is comprised by: the North Group, the Group of the Little Toad or Cacabbeec, and the Central Group with 10 courts, a number of chultunes, low platforms and The Palace. Other important structures are The Vault of Inverse Stair and the Contiguous Columns.
Santa Rosa Ixtampac - It was the most important political entity of the Chenes Region. The main buildings are: The Palace, with 44 rooms and the Snake Mouth Building.
Calakmul - Located in the heart of Campeche's tropical jungle. The place has 6750 structures, which includes the highest pyramid on Mexico and The Great Square.

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