Becan (Spanish: Becán) is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Becan is located near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the present-day Mexican state of Campeche, about 150 km (93.2 mi) north of Tikal. The Maya sites of Balamku, Calakmul, Chicanna and Xpuhil are nearby.

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Sep 13, 2021 · Becán is notable for the size of its constructions as well as its characteristic Rio Bec style. Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht. Becán is a remote archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the south of the Mexican state of Campeche.

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Becan is an important Maya archaeological zone located in the Rio Bec area of the Yucatan Peninsula. The name is modern, and means “path of a ravine/ditch made by running water”, or “serpent way” in Yukatek Maya.

Becán, the archaeological jewel, stands as the paramount site within the Río Bec region during the Classical period. This powerful regional capital boasts monumental constructions, showcasing the architectural prowess of the ancient Maya civilization.Notably, Becán features a distinctive feature unparalleled in the Maya area: a protective moat encircling its significant structures ...

Becan is a large archaeological site in Campeche, Mexico featuring some well preserved pyramids. Becan was a Mayan site best known for its fortifications: a moat and a wall surround the core city center, with pyramids and temples clustered in a tight enclave with a strong core nucleus of unusually high structures.

Aug 30, 2023 · Looking for an offbeat Mayan city to explore? The Becan ruins are one of the coolest archaeological sites we've ever seen in Mexico!

Becan. You can stroll safely undisturbed throughout the site – often you will be the only ones there. Take good shoes as there is plenty of climbing- and a fair amount memory and batteries for your photographs. We recommend you stay on the designated paths as you can easily get lost in the dense bush jungle.