Verified17.0330° N · 89.8400° W · 200 m
La Muerta
La Muerta (la-muerta-peten)
Classic·Maya/Andean·🇬🇹 Guatemala, Petén Department, Guatemala
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About La Muerta
La Muerta — Monito mask stela 3 m and Labyrinth acropolis 12 m in Mirador Basin, satellite of El Mirador.
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Why it mattersKey reference for regional chronology and architectural phasing.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function vs symbolic meaning
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre model
- 02Territorial marker
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.600–900 CE (Classic)
- Period
- Classic
- Culture
- Maya/Andean
- Builders
- Regional builders
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and administrative center
- Abandoned
- c.900 CE
- Rediscovered
- 20th century; INAH/Proyecto excavations
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.600 CE
Initial construction
c.900 CE
Major refurbishment and abandonment
1970s
Modern excavation and consolidation
On the ground
Structures & features
17.0330° N · 89.8400° W · 200 m · 2 mapped features
La Muerta Peten — Principal
structurePrimary structure at la-muerta-peten
17.0340° N · 89.8390° WLa Muerta Peten — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at la-muerta-peten
17.0319° N · 89.8408° W
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