El Mirador - Wikipedia
WEBEl Mirador (which translates as "the lookout", "the viewpoint", or "the belvedere") is a large pre-Columbian Middle and Late Preclassic (1000 BC – 250 AD) Maya settlement, located in the north of the modern department of El Petén, Guatemala.
El Mirador, the Lost City of the Maya | Smithsonian
WEBNow overgrown by jungle, the ancient site was once the thriving capital of the Maya civilization. Chip Brown. May 2011. The peak of La Danta—one of the world's largest pyramids—pokes through ...
El Mirador - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBApr 21, 2021 · El Mirador is a Maya archaeological site in the very northern reaches of the Guatemalan jungle. It’s particularly famous for its 70m high pyramid, La Danta, which is the tallest pyramid known to have been built in the Maya world.
Exploring El Mirador, Guatemala's mysterious Mayan ruin
WEBNov 19, 2018 · Visiting the lost city of Guatemala's El Mirador takes time, planning and money, but the payoff for those who make the trek is sublime – a chance to see one of the most impressive gems of Maya culture.
Uncovering the Mysteries of El Mirador: A Window into the …
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Deep within the dense jungle of northern Guatemala lies one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world – the ancient Maya city of El Mirador. This massive complex of towering pyramids, sprawling plazas, and sophisticated infrastructure was once the thriving capital of a powerful Preclassic Maya kingdom.
The Ruins of El Mirador, Guatemala | centralamerica.com
WEBJan 6, 2023 · Writer Bertie Ford hikes through the deep jungles of Petén to discover one of Central America’s lesser-known archeological sites – the lost Mayan city of El Mirador, Guatemala. Deep in the jungles of Petén in northern Guatemala , an anomaly rises high above the rainforest canopy.
El Mirador - mayan ruins website
WEBEl Mirador is located deep within the rain forest of the Mirador Basin, which is in turn a parcel of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. The Mirador Basin contains the largest concentration of Preclassic sites, including Nakbe, La Muralla, and Tintal, among others.
El Mirador, ‘The Look Out’ Of Guatemala Boasts Probably the …
WEBJul 31, 2019 · El Mirador has the largest pyramid ever built in all of pre-Columbian America, possibly in all the world. Set in a remote jungle, many people still make the arduous trek to visit the phenomenal wonders at this Mayan site.
Facts About the Holy Cities of El Mirador and Tikal, Guatemala
WEBApr 1, 2016 · The rich Maya history of El Mirador and Tikal adds an extra dimension to a visit to Guatemala, where ancient sites and thriving cultures continue to draw modern-day visitors.
El Mirador – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBEl Mirador is a large site of Mayan ruins in the Petén department of Guatemala.
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