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The Summary
Xunantunich "Maiden of the Rock" a Classic period (300AD - 900AD) Maya ceremonial center located in the Cayo District of western Belize on the west side of the Mopan River across from San Jose Succotz. At the completion of the road and ferry (ferry hours 7AM-5PM) in 1954, this was the first Belize site to be opened to the public. There is a plazas surrounded with pyramidal platforms. "El Castillo" is the tallest at 130'. An earthquake around 900AD likely caused the abandonment of this site.
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| Date | Location | Entries |
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| February 16th, 2009 |  Xunantunich, Belize | Xunantunich | 19 Photos Updated: February 16th, 2009 |