Itzan, Maya archaeological site in Petén Department, Guatemala.
The archaeological complex stands on a natural hilltop bordered by ravines and seasonal swamps along a tributary of the Pasión River.
During 652 AD, the powerful city of Calakmul gained control of Itzan before Dos Pilas later conquered the settlement during political shifts.
The site contains at least 25 carved stone monuments and multiple plazas that demonstrate the architectural capabilities of the Maya civilization.
The ruins are located 25 kilometers northwest of Dos Pilas, accessed through the municipality of La Libertad in northern Guatemala.
Oil exploration activities in the 1980s led to immediate rescue excavations after several smaller structures faced destruction at the site.
Location: Petén Department
GPS coordinates: 16.56667,-90.46667
Latest update: April 29, 2025 03:41
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