Dolmen de Glen Spur
Roman (300 BCE–500 CE)·Roman·🇬🇹 Petén, Guatemala
About
About Dolmen de Glen Spur
Dolmen de Glen Spur in Petén, Guatemala is a Roman (300 BCE–500 CE) megalithic attributed to Roman culture. Systematically investigated through photogrammetry and coring, it presents a monumental core with workshop zone. Construction employs ashlar with clamp and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Roman megalithic with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Population scale vs catchment
- 02Construction labor organization and logistics
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Centralized storage and redistribution (Cunliffe)
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. 85 CE
- Period
- Roman (300 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Roman
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 85 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 220 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 327 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
2009
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
16.5657° N · 89.0208° W · 778 m · 4 mapped features
Necropolis Extension
gatewayBurial zone — rock-cut chambers
16.5673° N · 89.0237° WPrincipal Monument
enclosureBurial zone — shaft tombs
16.5680° N · 89.0216° WEnclosure Wall
hydraulicOutlier feature with cup marks
16.5685° N · 89.0201° WAltar
galleryPrimary megalithic at Dolmen de Glen Spur — rock-cut facade
16.5635° N · 89.0219° W