Uaxactun (pronounced [waʃakˈtun]) is an ancient sacred place of the Maya civilization, located in the Petén Basin region of the Maya lowlands, in the present-day department of Petén, Guatemala. The site lies some 12 miles (19 km) north of the major center of Tikal . [ 1 ]

Uaxactún, ruined ancient Mayan city of the southern lowlands, located in what is now north-central Guatemala, about 12 miles (20 km) north of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal.

2024年1月23日 · In the Yucatec-Maya language, the name Uaxactún translates to “eight stones.” But the ancient city’s original name Siaan K’aan has a much more lofty meaning — “born of heaven.” The first known ruler of Uaxactún is recorded on Estelle 3 as Wak Kab’ Ajaw’, usually translated as “Lord of the Sixth Earth.”

Visiting the Uaxactún village is also a highlight to see and experience a bit of the daily life in a Mayan village. Watch the children play in the streets, see all the different animals wandering the village roads, and grab a delicious lunch at ‘Restaurante Uaxactún’ during your visit. How Much Does the Uaxactún Ruins Cost?

2017年3月17日 · El sitio arqueológico Uaxactún fue considerado por un tiempo como como la ciudad más antigua, hasta el hallazgo de los sitios Nakbé y El Mirador. En esta ciudad maya se establecieron las bases para la investigación de la civilización maya en Guatemala.

Uaxactun is located deep in the Peten tropical rain forest within the Maya Biosphere Reserve. It is most easily reached by flying into Flores, an island city in Lake Peten Itza. From there it is about 40 miles/64 km to Tikal, and then another 13 miles/20kms to the site.

Uaxactún es un destino fascinante que ofrece una ventana al pasado de la civilización maya. Con su rica historia, arquitectura impresionante y significado astronómico, es un lugar imperdible para los amantes de la arqueología y la cultura antigua. Explora la antigua grandeza de Uaxactún en Petén, Guatemala.

Uaxactun lies near the foot of an extensive belt of contorted karst terrain, which runs through north-central Peten in an arc bulging toward the southeast. In places, the edge of this hilly region forms a steep escarpment overlooking large areas of bajo; some 50 km west of Uaxactun the escarpment becomes a precipice along the foot of which runs ...

The Uaxactún indigenous community is based in the Uaxactún Archaeological Park, and they are the perfect hosts to guide visitors to the site. In order to promote sustainable development, they are organized for the management and conservation of the OMYC forest.

Located 14 miles (23 km) north of Tikal, Uaxactun is a smaller but archeologically significant Maya site. There are three partially restored temples that will help you imagine what the city looked like during its heyday.