Sunday, October 23, 2011

Mexico and Guatemala - a Closer Look at Mayan Ruins

By Frank D. Gardner


An advanced civilization inhabiting the lands of the Yucatan Peninsula along with Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala some time between 300 CE to 900 CE. Just a few centuries later, archaeologists have discovered brilliantly erected pyramids along with astonishingly distinct ancient monuments through these areas, which are seen to have persisted between 1300 BCE and 1200 CE. The good news is, these ancient Mayan ruins have been opened up for travelers and young explorers at the same time. The fact is that most people who have visited the areas of Mexico as well as Central America are left stunned and praising the what we call Mayan ruins.

For ages, these ancient Mayan ruins are concealed below the lush rainforests, had been surrounded by pristine waterfalls which is blessed with great wildlife diversity. And unearthing, the visitors did. And so, Tulum and Chichen Itza promoting the finest conserved ruins of the Mayans remain to be two of the most strongly visited archaeological sites on this planet.The ideal characteristic of the Mayan ruins of Tulum is the opportunity to overlook the Caribbean Sea while going for a walk over the rainforests housing by far the most praise-worthy relics of the mystifying ancient civilization. One can find Tulum 131 km south of Cancun Mexico. The said place is not only known for its well preserved ruins but the experience that it affords anyone who visited the site. Its function in the prospering of the Mayan by providing their main port city furthermore increases the experience of witnessing a bit of what have been hundreds of years ago.

One of the most favorite relics in Tulum is the Temple of the Frescoes. Designs and carvings as well as its common Mayan motif interior together with the traces of original paint never fall short to appeal to history enthusiasts as well as archaeologists from various parts of the globe. Typically the most popular image of this building is the diving god, shown with wings as well as bird's tail that are thought to be the symbol of Kukulkan - the feathered serpent god that played a vital role in the growth and development of the Mesoamerican cultures.

A visit to the Yucatan Peninsula, exploring the Mayan ruins especially Chichen Itza will surely quench the thirst of tourists thirsty for windows of the past. The truth is, the Chichen Itza is known as the capital city and also cultural center of the Mayan civilization. Additionally it is the most significant archaeological site known to man, with sites which ranges over 6 square miles.

The ruins of the Mayans are indeed not limited to Chichen Itza and Tulum when you are on tour in Yucatan. Vacationers may also fall madly in love with the premiere Mayan ruins with the stunning Temple of Inscriptions showcasing Pakal's tomb all located in Palenque. Agua Azul, the captivating Misol Ha falls, pristine Usumacinta river and the fascinating Bonampak ruins will surely get history lovers fascinated by its natural splendor.

Having all these relics presented to trips and also visits, the vanished civilization of the Mayans is - well - absolutely not lost. Undeniably, as appealing as the culture was hundreds of years before, the ruins of one of the most powerful groups of people had the eye of the whole world increased immediately after being discovered in the rainforests of the paradises on earth.




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