Las excavaciones arqueológicas de los mayas en el estado mexicano de Сampeche

Is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Campeche, deep in the jungles of the greater Petén Basin region. It is 35 kilometers from the Guatemalan border and 38 kilometers (24 mi) north of the ruins of El Mirador Calakmul was one of the largest and most powerful ancient cities ever uncovered in the Maya lowlands. Calakmul was a major Maya power within the northern Petén region of the Yucatan of southern Mexico. Calakmul administered a large domain marked by the extensive distribution of their emblem glyph of the snake head sign.

Calakmul have 8 structures:

Structure 1 is a 50 meters high pyramid to the east of the site core. A number of stelae were erected at its base.

Structure 2 is a massive north-facing pyramid temple, one of the largest in the Maya world. Its base measures 120 meters square and it stands over 45 meters high.

Structure 3 also known as the Lundell Palace is southeast of Structure 4, on the east side of the Central Plaza. It is a building with multiple rooms.

Structure 4 is a group of three temples on the east side of the Central Plaza.

Structure 5 is a large building located on the plaza to the north of Structure 2. It was surrounded by 10 stelae, many dated to the 7th century.

Structure 6 is on the west side of the Central Plaza.

Structure 7 is a temple pyramid on the north side of the Central Plaza.

Structure 8 is a small building located on the north side of the Central Plaza.

Calakmul is one of the most structure-rich sites within the Maya region. The site contains 117stelae, most are in paired sets representing rulers and their wives. Also many elaborate murals were discovered at Calakmul. These murals do not represent activities of the elite class. Rather, they depict elaborate market scenes of people preparing or consuming products such as atole, tamales, or tobacco as an ointment. The most prominent figure in these murals is identified as Lady Nine Stone; she appears in many scenes.

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