Xunantunich, Maya archaeological site in San Jose Succotz, Belize.
The ancient complex features six plazas surrounded by 26 temples and palaces, with El Castillo pyramid reaching 130 feet in height.
Thomas Gann initiated the first modern explorations of Xunantunich in the 1890s while serving as district surgeon for Cayo, British Honduras.
The site functioned as a ceremonial center where Maya people conducted religious ceremonies, astronomical observations, and political gatherings during the Classic Period.
Visitors reach the archaeological site by crossing the Mopan River using a hand-cranked ferry, then following a path to the elevated structures.
A burial chamber discovered in 2016 contained numerous artifacts including obsidian knives and jade pearls, marking one of the largest Maya finds.
Location: Cayo District
Elevation above the sea: 152 m
GPS coordinates: 17.08389,-89.13389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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