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Dzibilchaltun

Maya archaeological site in Yucatán, Mexico

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Dzibilchaltún (Yucatec: Ts'íibil Cháaltun, [d̥z̥ʼiː˧˥biɭ tɕʰɒːl˦˥tuŋ]) is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of state capital of Mérida.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Spanish church construction

16th century

Temple of the Seven Dolls discovery

1950s

Dzibilchantún National Park designation

1987

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Country

Mexico

Coordinates

21.09° N, -89.59° E