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Dzibilchaltun Yucatan, Mexico

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Description:
Dzibilchaltun is one of the oldest known sites in Maya world. This city and its surrounding area was believed to be home to over 8000 structures spread over 9square miles.

This site has a large ceremonial and administrative core area filled with many large structures.

"The Temple of Seven Dolls" has an alignment with the sun during equinox. The sun shines into the chamber on top the temple and lights up into a brilliant star.

Of Interest:
There is a beautiful cenote called Xlaca where swimming is permitted. There is also a museum.
Visit Time:
2 -4 hrs
Sites Close By:
Ake - Acanceh

State:
Yucatan
Location:


Acanceh*
Ake*
Chichen Itza***
Chacmultun*
Dzibilchaltun**
Ek Balam**
Izamal*
Kabah*
Labna*
Mayapan**
Oxkintok*
Sayil*
Xlapak*
Xtempo*
Uxmal***
Yaxuna/Xcan Ha*

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