Altun Ha / ɑːlˈtuːn hɑː / [1] is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Maya city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Belize City and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The site covers an …

Altun Ha–Mayan for “Rockstone Pond”—is situated amid one of the richest wildlife areas in Belize, so if you’re eager to spot critters in addition to spectacular ruins, come for the bats, foxes, white-tail deer, tapir, armadillos and ancient buildings.

Altun Ha (Rockstone Water)is an important archaeological zone from the Classic Period (200-900 A.D.). It is located close to the Caribbean Sea and linked trade from the Highlands and other interior sites with the sea routes that traded up and around the Yucatan Peninsula.

Altun Ha, the archaeological site closest to Belize City, was a major Maya culture ceremonial center and the discovery site of Belize’s famous Jade Head. Altun Ha functioned as a central trading link between the Caribbean coast and Maya centers in …

Altun Ha is a Mayan city situated close to the Caribbean coast in northern Belize. Altun Ha’s history dates back as far as 900BC, but having only been discovered in the 1950s and with relatively little excavated, not much is known about the city.

2025年3月17日 · Visit the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha, some of the best restored ruins in Belize and the site where the world’s largest jade artifact, the Altun Ha Jade Head, was found. Our guide provides details on Altun Ha’s history and what to expect on …

2024年6月16日 · Altun Ha is an important Mayan archaeological site in Belize, known for its impressive pyramids, rich history, and cultural significance. Its discovery and excavation have shed light on the ancient Maya civilization and its enduring legacy in the region.

2017年11月4日 · Altun Ha is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 km north of Belize City and about 10 km west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The site covers an area of about 8 square km.

The Altun Ha archaeological site is one of Belize's most excavated and restored sites. The name is roughly translated from a new nearby Yucatec Maya village, "Rockstone Pond". Altun Ha was a major Maya city during the Classic Period (250-900 AD).

2012年8月17日 · Despite its relatively small size compared to others in the area Altun Ha is one of Belize’s most excavated and restored location making it a favorite for tourists and visitors wanting to experience a true sense of ancient Maya civilization from centuries past.