Sentences with phrase «mayan trade city»

Coba was largely a Mayan trade city and was formed by a main pyramid connected to several smaller pyramids by Mayan «white ways» or raised roads known as sacbeob.

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Closest site to Belize City, Altun Ha dates back to 600 B.C. and was an important trading and business center until the end of Mayan civilization around 900 A.D..

The walled city of Tulum was one of the most important centers of the Mayan culture, and was a major seaport that traded turquoise and jade.

The Mayan city of Tulum was once a busy trading seaport, thanks to its strategic location next to the Caribbean Sea.

On the strength of its military and active trade economy, the Mayan city of Tikal prospered and at its height boasted an estimated population of perhaps 100,000 Mayan people or more.

Once an area replete with Mayan cities and thriving trade from the coast of Xcalak, the Costa Maya was taken over by the Spanish after the conquest.

They named their newly conquered city Chichen Itza (meaning «at the mouth of the well of Itza» in the Itza Mayan language), which became part of their expansive trade empire.

Visit all that remains of an important city on the Mayan trade route then swim where the Mayans did.

Remains of rulers with jade and mica ornamentation, as well as others with gold ear decorations, show that the Mayan city had a commanding role for trade in the Yucatan Peninsula and surrounding areas.

Located in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche, Edzna is a fascinating Mayan city that has a unique combination of styles and features, reflecting its position at a crossroad of trade and cultural influences.