Altun Ha, Archaeological site in Rockstone Pond, Belize
The archaeological complex spans over 3.1 square miles with two central plazas and thirteen structures, including the Temple of Masonry Altars rising 54 feet high.
The Maya settlement flourished between 200 BC and 900 AD, functioning as a trade center with an estimated population of 10,000 inhabitants during its peak period.
Archaeologists discovered a carved jade head measuring six inches in height and weighing ten pounds, representing a Maya ruler and their ceremonial practices.
Located 31 miles north of Belize City, the site maintains daily operations from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours and wheelchair-accessible paths.
The excavation project, initiated in 1964 by the Royal Ontario Museum, revealed multiple tombs containing jade artifacts and evidence of marine-based dietary practices.
Location: Rockstone Pond
Inception: 1995
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
GPS coordinates: 17.75000,-88.33333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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