Wajxaklajun, Archaeological site in San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala.
The structures of Wajxaklajun spread across three distinct levels on a ridge of the Cuchumatanes mountains at 2,540 meters elevation.
Built during the Classic Maya period between 250 and 900 AD, Wajxaklajun served as a strategic location for salt trade between highland and lowland regions.
The name Wajxaklajun means eighteen in Chuj language, referring to the original number of mounds that existed at the archaeological complex.
The archaeological site stands adjacent to the modern town of San Mateo Ixtatán, approximately 40 kilometers east of Quen Santo and 60 kilometers from Chinkultic.
The presence of multiple stelae at Wajxaklajun distinguishes it from other highland Maya sites, suggesting strong connections with lowland Maya centers.
GPS coordinates: 15.83333,-91.48333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:49
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