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Dzibanch, a Maya city off the beaten path, has possible ties to Calakmul
Dzibanché's Temple of the Owl.
Archaeologists believe this site near Chetumal was once the capital for a powerful Calakmul dynasty
By Thilini Wijesinhe
Published on Monday, May 16, 2022
If you are keen to see archaeological sites off the beaten path, then Dzibanché — called Dzibanché-Kinichná — is for you.
Dzibanché and Kinichná are two nearby sites that were part of a settlement of four groups.
While their location — around 81 kilometers from Chetumal (off Highway 186) — is not the most convenient to visit, you will not regret seeing the beautiful structures here. The pyramid in Kinichná is a key highlight.
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Dzibanché is Mayan for “writing on wood,” referring to the wooden lintel with glyphs that was in one of the site’s temples. According to INAH, the settlement dates to around 300 B.C. and lasted until A.D. 1400–1550.
More:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/dzibanche-a-maya-city-off-the-beaten-path/
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