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Labná Archaeological Zone
Labná
Maya Late Classic 700–1000 CE·Maya (Puuc)·🇲🇽 Yucatán, Mexico
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About Labná Archaeological Zone
Puuc quadrangle with Labná Arch 3 m corbel vault and 67-room Palace, stylistic apex alongside Kabah, 800–1000 CE.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Maya (Puuc) in Yucatán; type-site demonstrating quadrangle palace and arch and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Labná Archaeological Zone within Maya Late Classic 700–1000 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Maya (Puuc) ceremonial center for quadrangle palace and arch
- 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.700–1000 CE
- Period
- Maya Late Classic 700–1000 CE
- Culture
- Maya (Puuc)
- Builders
- Maya (Puuc builders)
- Purpose
- Quadrangle palace and arch
- Abandoned
- c.1000 CE
- Rediscovered
- 1841 Stephens & Catherwood
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.700–1000 CE
Labná Archaeological Zone construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
20.1719° N · 89.5786° W · 45 m · 2 mapped features
Labná Archaeological Zone central feature
featureMain architectural feature
20.1719° N · 89.5786° WLabná Archaeological Zone secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
20.1729° N · 89.5776° W