Ancient Mayan City to be Opened to the Public for the First Time
Credit | Secretaria de Cultura - Mexico & INAH
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has announced that the Maya archaeological site of Ichkabal, located in the jungles of Quintana Roo, Mexico, will be opened to the public for the first time in August 2024. During its heyday, Ichkabal was twice the size of Chichen Itza and predates it by 1,000 years!
The ancient pre-Hispanic city of Ichkabal is located 40 kilometers west of the Bacalar Lagoon in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This enigmatic city was established around 2,400 years ago and spanned over 60 square kilometers. Ichkabal showcases monumental architecture, with some structures towering over 40 meters in height, twice the size of the Kukulkan Pyramid in Chichen Itza.
Ichkabal was not merely a city, it was a seat of power for the formidable Canul Dynasty. This dynasty rivaled and even temporarily dominated Tikal, one of the most significant Maya cities of its time. Ichkabal served as a vital hub connecting the Maya regions of Chiapas, Campeche, Petén in Guatemala, and the eastern Yucatán Peninsula. It stood as a testament to the prowess of Maya civilization until the decline of the Classic Maya period in the 10th century.
Currently, the Ichkabal Archaeological site is under extensive research, with around seventy archaeologists aided by SEDENA, the Secretariat of National Defense.
Ichkabal serves as a poignant reminder of the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican history and the enduring legacy of the Maya people, whose cultural vibrancy continues to enrich the cultural diversity of Mexico and the Americas as a whole.
The ancient pre-Hispanic city of Ichkabal is located 40 kilometers west of the Bacalar Lagoon in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This enigmatic city was established around 2,400 years ago and spanned over 60 square kilometers. Ichkabal showcases monumental architecture, with some structures towering over 40 meters in height, twice the size of the Kukulkan Pyramid in Chichen Itza.
Ichkabal was not merely a city, it was a seat of power for the formidable Canul Dynasty. This dynasty rivaled and even temporarily dominated Tikal, one of the most significant Maya cities of its time. Ichkabal served as a vital hub connecting the Maya regions of Chiapas, Campeche, Petén in Guatemala, and the eastern Yucatán Peninsula. It stood as a testament to the prowess of Maya civilization until the decline of the Classic Maya period in the 10th century.
Currently, the Ichkabal Archaeological site is under extensive research, with around seventy archaeologists aided by SEDENA, the Secretariat of National Defense.
Ichkabal serves as a poignant reminder of the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican history and the enduring legacy of the Maya people, whose cultural vibrancy continues to enrich the cultural diversity of Mexico and the Americas as a whole.
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