Megalithic Portal: Latest from Belize

Noh Mul Pyramid

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:14:48 GMT

]]>. A construction company has essentially destroyed one of Belize's largest Mayan pyramids with backhoes and bulldozers to extract crushed rock for a road-building project.

Caracol

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 06:05:21 GMT

LIDAR archaeology shines a light on hidden sites. See comment.. Ancient Settlement in Cayo District.One of the most important regional political centers of the Maya Lowlands during the Classic Period. The central portion of the city-state was occupied between 650 BC and 1000 AD, although monuments indicate the city's founding in 333 AD.

Blue Creek

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:42:16 GMT

. Ancient Village or Settlement in Belize.

Quebrada de Oro

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:07:38 GMT

Scientists uncover clues to how the Classic Maya sustained their dense population. Ancient Settlement in the Toledo district of Belize. Buildings and structures include small pyramids and a ball court. Recent excavations indicate that this town was a small ceremonial center.

El Pilar

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:17:07 GMT

]]>. Ancient City in Belize. El Pilar is an ancient Maya city center located on the Belize-Guatemala border. It can be accessed from the Cayo District in Belize, 12 miles north-west of the town of San Ignacio, or from the department of El Pet�n in Guatemala, 30 kilometres north of Melchor de Mencos.

Altun Ha

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:23:09 GMT

. Ancient Village or Settlement in

Xunantunich

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:38:48 GMT

. Ancient Town in Cayo District.Xunantunich is a Mayan centre in Western Belize, buildings of which are dated for Classic period (300 - 900 AC). Among the structures there is El Castillo, one of the largest known Mayan pyramids.

Lamanai

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:39:59 GMT

. Ancient Village or Settlement in Belize

Cahal Pech

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:39:26 GMT

. Ancient Village or Settlement in Belize

Cara Blanca

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:26:20 GMT

Archaeologists dive deep into the lost world of the Maya.. Natural Feature in Orangewalk, Belize. A series of pools, caves, and mountains used by the Maya, but not as a settlement. Artefacts indicate a ceremonial use, perhaps associated with a journey to Xibalba - the Mayan Underworld.