Mexico : Mayan Ruins of Calakmul, Campeche
The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul) is located at the base of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, in Calakmul Municipality in the state of Campeche, bordering the Guatemalan department of El Petén to the south. It occupies 7,231 km2 (2,792 sq mi) and includes about 12% of the subperennial jungles of Mexico. The Reserve, which was established in 1989, is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico, covering more than 14% of the state.[2] The important pre-Columbian Maya civilization archaeological site of Calakmul, one of the largest-known Maya sites, is located in the Biosphere Reserve.
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1.8 Mystic Places- Becán, Maya Archaeological Site. Campeche, Mexico
Mystic Places, Magical Mystery Tour; Documentary series explores the mystical site of Becán, Maya pyramids and ruins deep within the jungle of Campeche, Mexico.
Becán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Becan is located near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the present-day Mexican state of Campeche, about 150 km (93.2 mi) north of Tikal. The Maya sites of Balamku, Calakmul, Chicanna and Xpuhil are nearby. The name Becan was bestowed on the site by archaeologists who rediscovered the site, meaning ravine or canyon formed by water in Yukatek Maya, after the site's most prominent and unusual feature, its surrounding ditch.
Archaeological evidence shows that Becan was occupied in the middle Pre-Classic period (see: Mesoamerican chronology), about 550 BCE, and grew to a major population and ceremonial center a few hundred years later in the late Preclassic. The population and scale of construction declined in the early classic (c 250 CE), although it was still a significant site, and trade goods from Teotihuacan have been found. A ditch and ramparts were constructed around the site at this time. There is a ditch that runs the circumference of the city which covers approximately 25 hectares (61.7 acres). Around 500 the population again increased dramatically and many large new buildings were constructed, mostly in the Rio Bec style of Maya architecture. Construction of major buildings and elite monuments stopped about 830, although ceramic evidence show that the site continued to be occupied for some time thereafter, although the population went into decline and Becan was probably abandoned by about 1200.
The site was first documented in the archaeological literature in 1934 by archaeologists Karl Ruppert and John Denison on an expedition to the region sponsored by the Carnegie Institution of Washington, who named it Becan after the conspicuous ditch surrounding the center of the city; the ancient name of the site is not known. From 1969 to 1971 archaeological excavations were made at Becan sponsored by Tulane University and the National Geographic Society.
Calakmul Maya Ruins - Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
Calakmul is a Maya archaeological site in the State of Campeche, deep in the jungles of the greater Petén Basin region, only 35 miles north of the Guatemalan border. It was one of the largest and most powerful ancient cities ever uncovered in the Maya lowlands.
Calakmul was a major power that administered a large domain marked by the extensive distribution of their emblem glyph of the snake head sign, to be read Kaan”, for which Calakmul has been dubbed the Snake Kingdom. This kingdom reigned during most of the Classic period (250 A.D. to 900 A.D.). Calakmul itself is estimated to have had a population of 50,000 people and had governance, at times, over places as far away as 90 miles. There are 6,750 ancient structures identified at Calakmul; the largest of which is Structure 2, at over 148 feet high, making it one of the tallest Maya temples. Like many temples in Mesoamerica, Structure 2 increased in size by building upon the existing temple to reach its current height. The size of the central monumental architecture is approximately three quarters of a square mile and the whole of the site, mostly covered with dense residential structures, is about 7.7 square miles. Four tombs have been located within Structure 2 that contained precious art treasures, including jade burial masks that we saw three days before at the Archaeological Museum of Campeche.
Fortified walls of Campeche, Yucatan
This video I am talking about the way of history and how we have slowly forgetting the old for new, that is breaking apart.
We have build modern day structures that can't last as the old did, why don't we restore and hold on to what we have with old traditions and architecture.
They lasted for many years and they protected many generations of the world.
Why don't we use the same technology and save many of our old and save our world the same time and our past knowledge and the way of life.
CALAKMUL CAMPECHE & BACALAR | Riviera Maya Excursions [GIANT BATCAVE]
Calakmul Campeche & Bacalar 3 day-trip including visits to Xpujil, Dzibanche, and Calakmul in the Mexican state of Campeche.
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Climbing to the top of a pyramid in Calakmul, Mexico.
Calakmul ~ Maya City
Calakmul is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Campeche, deep in the jungles of the greater Petén Basin region.
The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve is located at the base of the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Guatemalan department of El Petén to the south. It occupies 7,231.85 km² and includes about 12% of the subperennial jungles of Mexico. Its weather ranges from semidry to humid. The Reserve was established in 1989.
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2013 Campeche Calakmul ruins
One day trip to Calakmul ruins combining historical sights with nature observation and birdwatching. Perfect place for this combination. I higly recommend to take a local guide who can explain more about the history, nature and current situation in the region.
Ancient Mayan city discovered in Mexico - [Exclusive]
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Archaeologists have discovered a lost Mayan city full of pyramids and palatial complexes, stretching over 54 acres, in a remote jungle in southeastern Mexico.nnThe ruins of the city, covered in thick vegetation, were found in Campeche, a province in the western Yucatan peninsula that's littered with Mayan complexes and artifacts.nnThe newfound site is dubbed Chactun, and it stretches over roughly 54 acres 22 hectares. Researchers believe the city was occupied during the Late Classic Mayan period, from roughly AD 600 until AD 900, when the civilisation mysteriously collapsed, LiveScience reported.nn
Calakmul - remote Maya archeological site in Yucatan/Mexico
Imagine being allowed to climb to the top of Great Pyramid in Gaza or enjoying sunrise over thousands temples and pagoda at Bagan (Myanmar) in complete solitude…
Calakmul was the largest Maya city but due to its remote location it only gets a few visitors a day, so chances are that you could be climbing the biggest Maya pyramid on your own...
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An extraordinary travel in Mexico IV: Archeological areas of Calakmul, Becan, Chicanna...
In the state of Campeche, tucked into the Lacandon jungle, the second largest lung in the Americas, these ruins, besides being impressive, let you feel what was life like thousands of years ago. A pure and wild life with a nature and animals that transport you away from the reality of the destruction humans are causing.
Exploring Calakmul, Mexico's hidden Maya city
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Think Maya ruins in Mexico and you probably go straight to world-famous Chichen Itza or Teotihuacán, Tulum or Palenque. Don't get us wrong – these magnificent places are all worth a visit when in Mexico. But if you’re after something different (and equally amazing), if you prefer less-to-no crowds and more adventure, allow us to introduce you to the hidden ruins of Calakmul. If you haven’t heard of them there’s a good reason: this World Heritage-listed Maya site is set deep into the tropical jungles of Campeche state, hours drive from the busy traveller hubs of Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Merida (not even Google Maps knows how to get there!). But if you ask us, that’s exactly what makes it so special. This more than 2,000-year-old city was once home to 50,000 Mayans; now there are almost 7,000 remaining structures scattered throughout the enormous site, including one of the biggest and oldest Maya pyramids ever (which, unlike the ruins at Chichen Itza, you can actually climb). Plus – the site is located in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, so you’ll have the chance to see monkeys, toucans, even rare jaguars in the surrounding jungle…all while running into few other tourists. You can see why we’re excited to introduce Calakmul as a new Intrepid destination. Be one of the first to experience it (with a local guide, of course) on our 8-day Yucatan Peninsula Adventure:
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Calakmul Ruins - Campeche ,Mexico 2016
The ruins of Calakmul,a long drive in the deep mexican jungle for about 45 km on a one way road,not that dangerous but still funny!we met a lot of wildlife,spider monkeys,racoon and turkeys,one of the guy in the park told us about elephants,i ve no idea elephants were living in mexico!btw don't skip calakmul from your tour,it s a must see,for me even better than other sites,and plus,the road from bacalar to escarcega it s pretty good like the rest of the mexican road!
Strange Tree, Flat Pyramid Maya Ruins at Chicanna, Campeche Yucatan Mexico
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Calakmul and Tazumal Temples in Mexico
Calakmul (/ˌkɑːlɑːkˈmuːl/; also Kalakmul and other less frequent variants) is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Campeche, deep in the jungles of the greater Petén Basin region. It is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the Guatemalan border. Calakmul was one of the largest and most powerful ancient cities ever uncovered in the Maya lowlands.
Calakmul was a major Maya power within the northern Petén Basin region of the Yucatán Peninsula of southern Mexico. Calakmul administered a large domain marked by the extensive distribution of their emblem glyph of the snake head sign, to be read Kaan. Calakmul was the seat of what has been dubbed the Kingdom of the Snake[1] or Snake Kingdom. This Snake Kingdom reigned during most of the Classic period. Calakmul itself is estimated to have had a population of 50,000 people and had governance, at times, over places as far away as 150 kilometers. There are 6,750 ancient structures identified at Calakmul; the largest of which is the great pyramid at the site. Structure 2 is over 45 metres (148 ft) high, making it one of the tallest of the Maya pyramids. Four tombs have been located within the pyramid. Like many temples or pyramids within Mesoamerica the pyramid at Calakmul increased in size by building upon the existing temple to reach its current size. The size of the central monumental architecture is approximately 2 square kilometres (0.77 sq mi) and the whole of the site, mostly covered with dense residential structures, is about 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi).
Throughout the Classic Period, Calakmul maintained an intense rivalry with the major city of Tikal to the south, and the political manoeuvrings of these two cities have been likened to a struggle between two Maya superpowers.
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TWO Ancient Mayan Cities Found in Mexican Jungle after 3000 years Hidden from Humanity
TWO Ancient Mayan Cities Found in Mexican Jungle after 3000 years Hidden from Humanity
Archaeologists have found two ancient Mayan cities hidden in the jungle of southeastern Mexico, and the lead researcher says he believes there are 'dozens' more to be found in the region.
Ivan Sprajc, associate professor at the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, said his team found the ancient cities in April.
They made the startling discovery of the two cities of Lagunita and Tamchen on the Yucatan peninsula by examining aerial photographs of the region.
Sprajc said the two cities reached their heyday in the Late and Terminal Classic periods
At each site, researchers found palace-like buildings, pyramids and plazas. One of the pyramids is almost 20 meters high.
They also found a facade featuring a monster-mouth doorway, which probably marked one of the main entrances to the center of the city.
Photographs from the sites showed stone pyramids jutting out from beneath dense foliage.
Calakmul mayan ruins
A short footage from the top of Calakmul Structure II. Calakmul is an ancient mayan city, rival of Tikal. Calakmul is in south Mexico, Yucatan, 30 kms from the Guatemalan border.