Mayapán Things To Do

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Even though Mayapan is smaller in comparison to other sites, it still has many Mayan buildings. A lot of the buildings are in disarray, but the government is working to rebuild the site. Many of the buildings as well have not yet been unearthed from the surrounding landscape. To learn more about Mayapan, please use the web site link below

Website: http://www.differentworld.com/mexico/places/mayapan/mayapan.htm

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Updated By shdw100

on August 21, 2003

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The one thing that I have noticed in my travels to the various ruins of Mexico is that they all have some kind of observatory for studying the stars. Mayapan is no exception, as you can see from the picture. The Mayans were extremely accurate in their studies of the heavens. Their calendar is based on the phases of the moon, which make it the most accurate calendar still known to us.

Directions: Located on the Yucatan Pennisula, 47 KM southeast of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan

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By shdw100

on August 21, 2003

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If you can picture some large timbers creating a roof over your head, then you can picture what the market place was like. These stone supports were probably the bases for wood timbers that could be placed on top to support a thatched roof. I love wandering around these places as my mind wanders off to the past in wonder of how the Mayans lived.

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	The negative aspect of treasure hunters

By darthmilmo

on March 5, 2003

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Check out the atrocities of treasure hunters. Prior to modern archeology, people just cut off heads and interesting figures to be sold to museums and collectors. What remains are just holes in the otherwise amazing sculptures and building. Today, archeologist work around the clock to prevent such atrocities from re-occurring.

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	The White Pyramids

By darthmilmo

on March 5, 2003

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Although a bit of the beaten path, Mayapan is definitely worth a visit. The unique white rock makes it an interesting site.