Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
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Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Aké, means in Mayan language "place of the reeds,” a climbing plant that abounded in the area.
The site has a long occupation from the late pre-Classic period until around 1450 A.D. The city heyday was during the Late Classic period (800 to 1000 A.D.). Located between Izamal and the ancient city of Thó (current city of Mérida), gave Aké an strategic location and it had an important political role in northern Yucatan.
The place has several cenotes and two aguadas that in the past worked as water suppliers.
Aké
Must see Buildings
The most important feature of Aké is its road system (sacbeoob in Maya, plural of sacbe) a road system between the different Mayan cities in the region and its architecture of large blocks, known as megalithic.
The original Mayan city was 4 square kilometers (990 acres) but only a small portion can be seen today. The site was bounded by two concentric walls. The first wall defines the core of the site, while the other protects the residential buildings.
Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)
The core of the site is a rectangular plaza surrounded by monumental buildings like Structure 1, also known as The Pilasters because of the rows of 35 stone columns, atop is a step-pyramid platform, the site's most impressive feature.
Other Structures
On the north side of the plaza are Structures 13 and 9, at the East is Structure 7, on the South is the Structure 6 and on the West is Structure 2.
Location
It is located 50 km, approximately 45 minutes east of Mérida and 35 minutes from Izamal.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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