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Arqueología Campeche
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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
The name means "Ravine or Canyon formed by Water".
The name clearly indicates the most notable feature of the site, and is unique in the Mayan area, a dry moat surrounds the main architectural groups.
The function of the pit was multiple, since it was designed to delimit the civic-ceremonial area, and at the same time it was also a defensive element.
Evidence of human occupation in Becán goes back to 600 B.C.; however, its peak occurred between 600 and 1000 A.D. Most of the structures are dated around the year 100 A.D.
Becán is considered the capital of the Río Bec region during the Classic period. The Rio Bec architectural style is characterized by main buildings with a semi-quadrangular plan with numerous rooms on a platform. In addition, the decoration of the buildings consists of masks on their main facades.
Becán
Must see Buildings
The site has seven entrances: two to the south, three to the north, one to the west and one to the east, this last one has remain as the current entrance to the visitors of the site.
East Plaza or A
The impressive Structure I can be found, with massive lateral towers with a height of 15 meters; other important buildings in the plaza are the Structure II, Structures III and IV.
Central Plaza or B
It is open in two sections and is surrounded by Structures VIII, with an interesting tunnel at its entrance connecting two the site’s main plazas. Structure IX, with 32 meters high, is the site’s most elevated construction, and in the Structure X, the facade is molded out of stucco and you will be amazed with the masks of the god Itzamná.
Western Plaza or C
It is where the traditional Ball Court is located.
In the surrounding areas there are agricultural terraces, barns and sanctuaries.
Location
It is located 295 km from the City of Campeche, 150 km from Escárcega, 130 km from Chetumal and 8 km from Xpuhil. It is reached by Federal Highway No.186.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
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