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
About
Naachtun is a significant archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, positioned at the northeastern edge of the Mirador Basin in northern Guatemala. The site, once known as Masuul, was a major center during the Formative and Classic periods, serving as a strategic link between the powerful cities of Tikal and Calakmul. Naachtun features monumental structures, including pyramids, an acropolis, and stelae, spread across three main groups. The presence of extensive residential complexes and ceremonial structures suggests a thriving community that experienced sociopolitical shifts and population decline by the Terminal Classic period. The site's remote location and historical significance mark it as a valuable link to understanding Maya civilization.
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- Guatemala
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