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The civilization once dominated the Yucatán and much of modern-day Central America
Maya cultural region
2000 B.C. - A.D. 1697
Explore the ancient city of Caracol
Land of the Maya
Maps: Guilbert Gates; Sources: The Tomb of Te'Kab Chaak at Caracol Belize,
Arlen F. Chase, Diane Z. Chase, Maureen Carpenter, Adrian S.Z. Chase, and
Malissa M. Badillo; WorldHistory.org
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Caracol was a huge city with monuments, ball courts and urban farms. The administrative complex of Caana is just east of the northeast acropolis, where the tomb of ancient ruler Te K’ab Chaak was found. Both Caana and a nearby palace, labeled B64, held a wealth of hieroglyphics and ceremonial items.
Central Caracol
Northeast acropolis
Central acropolis
Ball court
Plaza
Reservoir
Structure B64
Administrative complex
Residential area
Notable features of the city's heart
Te K’ab Chaak’s tomb
Caana
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