1. temple
2. Lady Xoc performing blodletting rituals.3. structure 33
4. Laberynth leading to main plaza
Another great pyramid site of Mayans are in Yaxchilan. Though of lesser grandeur than Palanque but still it hold its mystical aura. But to reach this place from Palanque it takes around 4 hours and one needs to take a boat ride through the river Usumancita which is one of the common borders shared with the neighbouring country of Guatemala. There are crocodiles in the river. The pyramid side is again covered with lush tropical forest. It atkes a little walking to reach the ain temple side. One is welcomed by the vibrant wildlife of the site like howler monkeys and spider monkeys living like old days. This site was build around 200-900 A.D It has 86 known buildings and to enter one need to cross the labyrinth. It has 3 main sites: Great Plaza, Small Acropolis and Large Acropolis all of which are so made with staircases and ramps so as to mix well with the surrounding limestone hills. One can climb these levels of levels of buildings to explore the architecture. The Lacandons(Mayan natives) still come here to worship their ancestors and Gods. King Jaguar Shield,his 2 wives and son were the main rulers. This place was unique to have Lady Xoc who is one of the wives of the king depicted in several stellas doing rituals. While exploring the site one reaches the top of the pyramid which gives a good view of the surrounding forest and can also be used as a perfect meditation spot. This place can truly be considered best in terms of its timelessness and peacefulness.
Another great pyramid site of Mayans are in Yaxchilan. Though of lesser grandeur than Palanque but still it hold its mystical aura. But to reach this place from Palanque it takes around 4 hours and one needs to take a boat ride through the river Usumancita which is one of the common borders shared with the neighbouring country of Guatemala. There are crocodiles in the river. The pyramid side is again covered with lush tropical forest. It atkes a little walking to reach the ain temple side. One is welcomed by the vibrant wildlife of the site like howler monkeys and spider monkeys living like old days. This site was build around 200-900 A.D It has 86 known buildings and to enter one need to cross the labyrinth. It has 3 main sites: Great Plaza, Small Acropolis and Large Acropolis all of which are so made with staircases and ramps so as to mix well with the surrounding limestone hills. One can climb these levels of levels of buildings to explore the architecture. The Lacandons(Mayan natives) still come here to worship their ancestors and Gods. King Jaguar Shield,his 2 wives and son were the main rulers. This place was unique to have Lady Xoc who is one of the wives of the king depicted in several stellas doing rituals. While exploring the site one reaches the top of the pyramid which gives a good view of the surrounding forest and can also be used as a perfect meditation spot. This place can truly be considered best in terms of its timelessness and peacefulness.
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