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The
Archaeological Zone of Edzna
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The archaeological zone of Edzna is located 61 km southeast from Campeche City in the State of Campeche by the Federal Highway 180 in Mexico. Edzna is a Mayan name which means House of the Grimaces. The city was founded around 600 to 300 BC as a small agricultural community. Edzna reached its most important era as a grand regional capital between 600 and 900 AD. Edzna is one of the most interesting Mayan cities due to the technological advances developed there such as: |
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An advanced system of hydraulic works. - A magnificent drainage system. - The rainwater flowed to artificial deposits called Chultunes. |
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ruins cover an area of three kilometers east to west and 2 kilometers
south to north. In
Edzna there are two large clusters of structures: the Group of the
Ceremonial Center and the group of La Vieja. The
ceremonial center of Edzna has a central square surrounded by several
structures such as:
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The Acropolis on the eastern side. - The Large House or Nohol Na on the west. - The platform of the Knives on the north. - Temples on the south |
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