Yaxchilan, Archaeological site in Ocosingo, Mexico.
The Maya ruins of Yaxchilan extend along the Usumacinta River, featuring numerous temples, plazas, and stone structures within the Lacandon Jungle of Chiapas.
The city reached its peak between 580 and 800 CE under the reign of Shield Jaguar III and Bird Jaguar IV, establishing control over neighboring settlements.
The site contains over 120 carved stone monuments depicting royal ceremonies, battle victories, and dynastic succession through detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions.
Visitors access Yaxchilan via a 25-minute boat ride from Frontera Corozal, with tours departing daily between sunrise and early afternoon.
Building 33 features an elaborate roofcomb structure and contains multiple doorways adorned with carved lintels showing ritual bloodletting ceremonies.
Location: Ocosingo
GPS coordinates: 16.90000,-90.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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