Caracol Causeway Terminus — Petén (Flores)
Caracol Causeway Terminus Site
Late Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE)·Medieval·🇬🇹 Petén, Guatemala
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About Caracol Causeway Terminus — Petén (Flores)
Caracol Causeway Terminus in Petén, Guatemala is a Late Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE) megalithic attributed to Medieval culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Medieval site illustrating Late Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE) megalithic traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Caracol Causeway Terminus
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Medieval
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Late Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
17.6690° N · 90.7292° W · 255 m · 3 mapped features
Caracol Causeway Terminus — Principal Feature
structurePrimary megalithic feature at Caracol Causeway Terminus
17.6698° N · 90.7284° WCaracol Causeway Terminus — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Caracol Causeway Terminus
17.6683° N · 90.7298° WCaracol Causeway Terminus — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Caracol Causeway Terminus
17.6701° N · 90.7302° W