Yaxchilan: The most inaccessible archeological site in Mexico

Описание: Over the river and through the woods to Ix K’ab’al Xoc’s palace we go!

Yaxchilan was a large and important Maya city situated along the Usumacinta River which today forms the border between Guatemala and the Mexican state of Chiapas. First settled in the pre-classic era, it became a strong regional power controlling trade along the river. A single dynasty ruled it for almost 400 years over the course of 19 kings and queens, who recorded their exploits on stone lintels scattered throughout the city. Join me as I search for these lintels deep in the jungle, and examine some of the most interesting buildings in Yaxchilan.

Oh, and I meant to say "thirteen hundred years ago" not "thirteen thousand years ago." Oops!

Read more about the bridge here:

https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/4...

Computer Modeling of the Seventh Century Maya Suspension Bridge at Yaxchilan
Author: James A. O'Kon

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