Xunantunich

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Xunantunich is an ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, known for its impressive pyramids and panoramic views over the Mopan River valley.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Maya archaeological site
archaeological site
tourist attraction
accessVia ferry across the Mopan River
approximateHeightOf El Castillo
associatedWith Mopan Maya
Yucatec Maya
country Belize
culture Maya civilization
discoveredByArchaeology late 19th century
distanceFrom about 12 kilometers west of San Ignacio
near the Guatemalan border
firstDocumentedBy Thomas Gann
governingBody Institute of Archaeology (Belize)
hasArchaeologicalInvestigationsBy Belizean and foreign archaeologists
hasFeature ceremonial center
palace structures
plazas
pyramids
stucco friezes
hasOnsiteFacility museum exhibits
visitor center
hasPanoramicViewsOf Guatemalan borderlands
Mopan River valley
linked to: Mopan River
hasStructure El Castillo
Structure A-1
Structure A-2
Structure A-3
Structure A-4
Structure A-5
Structure A-6 (El Castillo)
ballcourt
heritageDesignation Archaeological Reserve (Belize)
locatedIn Cayo District
western Belize
locatedNear Mopan River
maximumHeight about 40 meters
nameLanguage Yucatec Maya
nameMeaning Stone Woman
nearestTown San Ignacio
openToPublic true
overlooks Mopan River valley
linked to: Mopan River
periodOfFlourishing Late Classic period
Terminal Classic period
region Mopan River valley
linked to: Mopan River
subregion Mesoamerica
tourismImportance major Maya site in Belize for visitors

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