Dzibanche, Archaeological site in Bacalar Municipality, Mexico.
Located in southern Quintana Roo, Dzibanche extends across multiple architectural groups connected by elevated stone pathways called sacbe roads.
The settlement originated around 300 BC and developed into a major center of the Kaan dynasty between 300 and 600 AD.
The Temple of the Lintels contains wooden beams with Maya inscriptions, reflecting the meaning of Dzibanche which translates to 'writing on wood'.
Visitors can access the site through organized tours from Bacalar or Chetumal, with guides explaining the architectural and historical aspects.
The hieroglyphic stairway at Dzibanche presents the earliest known use of the Kaan dynasty emblem glyph, dated to 495 AD.
Location: Bacalar Municipality
GPS coordinates: 18.63750,-88.75903
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:20
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