Tres Islas, Maya archaeological site in Petén Department, Guatemala.
Three ceremonial stelae stand on individual platforms in a north-south alignment near the west bank of the Pasión River.
Archaeological excavations started in 2003 through the Cancuen Project, revealing residential structures from Late Preclassic to Late Classic periods.
The three stelae dedicated in 475 AD contain 137 glyphs and 12 calendar dates, demonstrating the mathematical knowledge of Maya civilization.
The archaeological site lies 20 kilometers north of Cancuen and 20 kilometers west of Machaquila ruins in northern Guatemala.
The site features an astronomical complex similar to Uaxactun, with stone structures positioned for celestial observations.
Location: Petén Department
GPS coordinates: 16.20000,-90.05000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:51
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