El Baúl, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Escuintla Department, Guatemala.
The El Baúl archaeological complex contains numerous stone structures, monuments, and a ballcourt positioned 500 meters north of the main acropolis.
Archaeological research indicates El Baúl reached its peak during the Late Classic period, when the Cotzumalhuapa zone extended over 10 square kilometers.
The site features stone sculptures, monuments, and stelae depicting human figures, supernatural beings, and ceremonial scenes from ancient Mayan civilization.
The archaeological site sits at 550 meters above sea level, located 4 kilometers north of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa and 50 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean.
Stela 1 at El Baúl contains one of the earliest Long Count calendar dates discovered in Mesoamerica, marking March 6, 37 CE.
GPS coordinates: 14.38064,-91.01886
Latest update: March 13, 2025 07:31
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