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Dzibilchaltún Archeological SiteWe based ourselves out side a small city called Progresso. This site is only about ahour drive from there.
This site was in existence from about 1,000
BC to the Spanish Conquest. This is not evident from the
small number of ruins visible at present, but there have been
more than 8,000 structures mapped there, with major focal points
linked by causeways. It has a nice deep cenote (well) in
which you can swim. When we got there, people were already
taking a dip. This cenote was significant in ancient times since
more than 6,000 offerings have been found in it, some of which
can be seen in the site's museum. There are many nature
trails for watching the large variety of birds around the site.
Click on any image to see it full size.
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Templo de las Siete
Muñecas (Temple of the Seven Dolls) is
aligned with major astronomical points. During the
summer solstice, the sun shines through to the Pinnacle
here. It is the only known Maya temple with windows and a tower instead of a roof comb. |
