Chacmultún Archaeological Zone
Chacmultún
Maya Classic–Postclassic 300 BCE–1500 CE·Maya (Puuc–Chenés)·🇲🇽 Yucatán, Mexico
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About Chacmultún Archaeological Zone
Red-painted Puuc-Toltec hill city three hilltop palaces with 44 m portico in hematite red, Puuc blending 600–1000 CE, remote.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Maya (Puuc–Chenés) in Yucatán; type-site demonstrating hematite hilltop palace and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Chacmultún Archaeological Zone within Maya Classic–Postclassic 300 BCE–1500 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Maya (Puuc–Chenés) ceremonial center for hematite hilltop palace
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.300 BCE–1500 CE
- Period
- Maya Classic–Postclassic 300 BCE–1500 CE
- Culture
- Maya (Puuc–Chenés)
- Builders
- Maya (Puuc builders)
- Purpose
- Hematite hilltop palace
- Rediscovered
- 1840s Stephens
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.300 BCE–1500 CE
Chacmultún Archaeological Zone construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
20.1694° N · 89.3442° W · 70 m · 2 mapped features
Chacmultún Archaeological Zone central feature
featureMain architectural feature
20.1694° N · 89.3442° WChacmultún Archaeological Zone secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
20.1704° N · 89.3432° W
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