Uaxactun Group E
Uaxactun Group E (uaxactun-group-e-variant-site)
Classic·Maya/Andean·🇬🇹 Guatemala, Petén Department, Guatemala
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About Uaxactun Group E
Uaxactun Group E — prototypical E-Group solar observatory — western pyramid 8 m high with 40 m eastern platform triad aligning solstice/equinox.
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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
17.3930° N · 89.6350° W · 250 m · 2 mapped features
Uaxactun Group E Variant Site — Principal
structurePrimary structure at uaxactun-group-e-variant-site
17.3940° N · 89.6340° WUaxactun Group E Variant Site — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at uaxactun-group-e-variant-site
17.3919° N · 89.6358° W