Aguada Fénix

The site features a monumental rectangular platform measuring 1,400 meters in length and rising between 10 to 15 meters above ground level.

Built between 1000 and 800 BC, this ceremonial complex represents the earliest known constructed site in the Maya region, preceding the emergence of cities.

The architectural design with nine radiating causeways indicates advanced planning capabilities of early Maya communities without centralized leadership structures.

Modern excavations utilizing lidar technology continue throughout the year, revealing new artifacts and structural details beneath the surface layers.

The artificial plateau contains a higher volume of construction material than the Great Pyramid of Giza, requiring over 10 million days of human labor.

Location: Balancán

GPS coordinates: 17.80000,-91.15000

Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:13