Tortuguero, Maya archaeological site in Macuspana, Mexico.
The archaeological complex features limestone structures and monuments spread across a strategic location between the Tabasco mountains and Gulf Coast plains.
During the Classic Period between 600-900 CE, Tortuguero formed a defensive alliance with Palenque, sharing the same emblem glyph B'aakal.
Monument 6 contains inscriptions about ruler Bahlam Ajaw's military victories and includes the only known Maya reference to the 13-Bak'tun cycle completion.
The archaeological remains are currently closed to visitors, with several artifacts displayed at the Carlos Pellicer Museum in Villahermosa.
A cement factory constructed in the 1960s directly on top of the archaeological site caused substantial damage to the ancient Maya structures.
Location: Tabasco
GPS coordinates: 17.68690,-92.56810
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:12
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