Explore the Map
Chinikiha
17.4197° N, -91.6517° E
About
Chinikiha is a large Maya archaeological site from the Classic period located in the Usumacinta basin region in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Chinikiha is located between the Maya sites of Palenque and Pomoná and was during the Classic period a major Maya city and the capital of an important dynasty with great power over the Palenque and Usumacinta region.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
End of k'atun cycle (throne inscription)
December 5, 573 AD
Ascension of Aj Tok’ Ti’
March 14, 599 AD
Documentation by Teobert Maler
1889
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in Mexico
La Campana (archaeological site)
Prehispanic ceremonial center near Colima, Mexico
Cañada de la Virgen
Otomi ceremonial complex, 6th–11th century AD
Matacapan
Classic-era archaeological site in Veracruz, Mexico
La Mojarra
Epi-Olmec archaeological site in Veracruz, occupied c. 300 BCE–1000 CE
Sak tzʼi (Maya site)
Maya city and palace complex, Upper Usumacinta region
Candelaria Cave
Mortuary cave with 13th-century hunter-gatherer burials, Mexico