El Castillo Xunantunich
by Joy McAdams
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El Castillo Xunantunich
Artist
Joy McAdams
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Photograph - Photograph
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Pictured is El Castillo, part of the Xuantunich Mayan ruins in Belize. This ancient Mesoamerican pyramid stands majestically against a backdrop of blue skies and fluffy clouds, with a staircase leading up to its summit. Greenery frames the scene, highlighting the historical structure's grandeur in an open grassy area.
Xuanatunich is a very large Mayan ruin site in near San Ignatio, Belize. Much of the ruin is yet to be excavated; with many theories and discoveries regarding the site yet to be proven and discovered. It is estimated that in it's prime, the city housed up to 20,000 inhabitants. El Castillo is the largest ruin on site to date, with views from the top of the structure extending a for miles, and include Guatemala in the far distance.
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March 7th, 2024
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