Ekʼ Balam (English pronunciation ek-bælæm) is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza.

2022年5月2日 · Some of the most impressive ancient Maya architectural creations can be found at Ek Balam. Keep your eyes peeled for ceremonial entrance arches guarded by the stray dogs of the Yucatan, the Oval Palace, and the tomb of Ukit Kan Lek Tok. The site is compact, so you can see most of Ek Balam in less than an hour.

2022年12月30日 · Ek’ Balam, once a thriving Maya city, was abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle. Recent excavations are teaching us more about this ancient kingdom. One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Central America is Ek’ Balam.

Ek Balam is a beautiful Archaeological Site in the Yucatan Peninsula, but these Mayan Ruins are pretty much unknown for tourists. Ek Balam is really close to Valladolid and it is also on the way to Rio Lagartos, a magical place and a wild life reserve.

It was the tomb of the ruler Ukit Kan Le'k Tok, and held a vast amount of funerary items. Over 40 texts, both painted and carved, have been discovered at the site revealing important information regarding the sites rulers and their interactions with other sites.

2023年12月6日 · One of the most significant discoveries at Ek Balam is the tomb of Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, a prominent ruler during the city’s heyday. The mausoleum is located within the Acropolis and is adorned with stunningly well-preserved stucco reliefs and intricate carvings, providing a rare glimpse into the artistic skill of the ancient Maya.

The Tower houses the tomb of Ek Balam’s powerful ruler Ukil-Kan-Lek-Tok the highest official during the city’s peak in 800 A.D. There are full figure statues decorating the tomb that exhibit great detail. Hair braids, loin cloth patterns, and skulls carved into the belts of warriors can be seen on the statues that protect the Tomb.

Ek Balam Mayan Ruins is one of Latter archaeological sites discovered in the Yucatan Peninsula and is perhaps one of the most important Mayan ruins ever found. Ek Balam (The black Jaguar or Tiger Star) is located north of the colonial city of Valladolid, halfway between Merida and Cancun.

2015年1月20日 · Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom.

2024年5月20日 · Honoring Ek Balam’s ruler. The largest structure on the site is known as the Acropolis. It houses the tomb of king Ukit Kan Leʼk Tok’, who ruled Ek Balam in the 8th century CE. The Acropolis is famous for its elaborate stucco reliefs, which are some of the most striking and well-preserved examples of artwork in all of Mesoamerica.