Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Archaeological Sites in Chiapas
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Its chronology extends from the year 300 B.C. until 1500 A.D.
It includes the Early Classic to the Late Classic.
With an area of forty square meters, the Dzibanché site is a pre-Hispanic complex made up of four sets of monumental architecture. Kinichná is one of the most importart groups in this complex.
Must see Buildings
According to the hieroglyphic texts engraved on the monuments of the stairs of the Temple of the Captives, as well as by the offerings found in the funeral chambers it is noted that this site was involved in the conquest of several villages in the southern Yucatan Peninsula.
This group consists of a series of buildings around a large plaza. It is distinguished by a megalithic acropolis of three levels and various temples.
North to the site there is a monumental pyramid which dominates the landscape known as K'inich Na ("House of the Sun God"). Two royal burials were discovered inside the structure with rich offerings including jade objects.
The grove that covers the entire place gives it a spectacular effect when combined with the old structures.
Kinichná
Location
It is located 55 km northwest of Chetumal.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.