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
Location
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La Blanca, located in the Petén region of Guatemala, is a significant Mesoamerican archaeological site primarily occupied during the Middle Preclassic to the Early Postclassic periods. It is renowned for its extensive acropolis complex, likely serving as an administrative center with limited ceremonial functions. The site's development peaked in the Late Classic period, characterized by the construction of monumental architecture, including palaces, plazas, and a large pyramid. The site's strategic location suggests it functioned as a frontier post or trading center, possibly under the influence of major Maya cities like Yaxha or Naranjo. The site's occupation ended violently in the Terminal Classic, with evidence of conflict discovered in the acropolis. La Blanca's remains offer valuable insights into the socio-political dynamics and architectural innovations of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
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Historical Timeline
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