Mayapán Archaeological Zone
Mayapán · El Castillo de Mayapán
Maya Postclassic 1220–1440 CE·Maya (Cocom–League)·🇲🇽 Yucatán, Mexico
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About Mayapán Archaeological Zone
Last great walled Maya capital 4.2 km² with 9 km wall, 4000 structures, Kukulkán replica 15 m, League of Mayapán 1220–1440 CE burned by Xiu 1440.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Maya (Cocom–League) in Yucatán; type-site demonstrating walled confederacy capital and regional exchange.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Mayapán Archaeological Zone within Maya Postclassic 1220–1440 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Maya (Cocom–League) ceremonial center for walled confederacy capital
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
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.1220–1440 CE
- Period
- Maya Postclassic 1220–1440 CE
- Culture
- Maya (Cocom–League)
- Builders
- Maya (Cocom lineage)
- Purpose
- Walled confederacy capital
- Abandoned
- c.1440 CE
- Rediscovered
- 1839 Stephens
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.1220–1440 CE
Mayapán Archaeological Zone construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
20.6294° N · 89.4606° W · 20 m · 2 mapped features
Mayapán Archaeological Zone central feature
featureMain architectural feature
20.6294° N · 89.4606° WMayapán Archaeological Zone secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
20.6304° N · 89.4596° W
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