Edzna Ruins

Edzná is a Mayan archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche. The site has been open to visitors since the 1970s. The most remarkable building at the site is the main temple located at the plaza. Built on a platform 40 m high, it provides a wide overview of the surroundings. Another significant building located in the plaza is the b…
Edzná is a Mayan archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche. The site has been open to visitors since the 1970s. The most remarkable building at the site is the main temple located at the plaza. Built on a platform 40 m high, it provides a wide overview of the surroundings. Another significant building located in the plaza is the ball court, composed of two parallel structures. The top rooms of the ball court were possibly used to store images of the gods associated with the events, along with items needed for the games.
  • Location: Campeche, Mexico
  • Alternative name: House of the Itzaes
  • Material: Limestone
  • Abandoned: c. 1500 AD
  • Cultures: Maya
  • Discovered: 1907
  • Excavation dates: 1958-
Data from: en.wikipedia.org