Calakmul

300 BC55 m Great PyramidMexico

CountryMexico

Date300 BC

Notable Feature55 m Great Pyramid

RegionCampeche

About Calakmul

One of the largest Maya cities with 6,750 structures. Deep in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. Rival to Tikal for 200 years. Over 100 stelae found. The twin pyramids are among the tallest Maya structures.

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