Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Dos Pilas, a Pre-Columbian site of the Maya civilization, is located in the Petexbatún region of modern-day Guatemala. It was established in 629 CE by an offshoot of the Tikal dynasty to control trade routes. The site is notable for its monumental complexes, including ceremonial platforms, temples, and stelae. Throughout its history, Dos Pilas was embroiled in the power struggles of the Maya superpowers, Tikal and Calakmul, which led to its establishment as a vassal state of Calakmul in 648 CE. The city demonstrated significant political and military activity, capturing regional centers and forming alliances through marriage. Eventually, internal conflicts and the defeat of its patron Calakmul led to its abandonment in 761 CE. The site provides valuable insights into the Late Classic Maya period's dynamics and rivalries.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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Details
- Country
- Guatemala
- Source
- Wikipedia