Architectural masterpieces of Maya civilization

The South American region has many ancient Mayan ruins, built with accurate calculations related to the solstice, showing the great progress of this civilization.

Chichen Itza, Mexico : Located not far from Cancun resort, the Mayan city is not in the mysterious jungle, but it is still worth your time to explore.The most prominent building here is El Castillo, a towering tower, with four sides all 91 steps.If you include the top tier, the total number of steps here is 365, which corresponds to the number of days in the Mayan calendar.(Photo: Chichenitzatours).

Tulum, Mexico : Tulum is not as large as other Mayan cities, but the location near the coast gives this place its own beauty.Used as a port when the Mayan civilization began to decline, today it is a tourist attraction.(Photos: Pinterest).

Palenque, Mexico : By the end of the 18th century, Europeans found Palenque, a temple complex and a limestone pyramid tomb in Mexico.It is like the "Lost City of Atlantis", with impressive natural scenery.(Photo: Globalserpa).

Uxmal, Mexico : As one of the 32 World Heritage sites of Mexico, Uxmal is an important capital of the Yucatán region with about 25,000 inhabitants.The location of buildings built from 700 to 1000 shows an understanding of astronomy.The Soothsayer pyramid is located in the center of the ceremonial center, where buildings are decorated with Chaac's reliefs and statues, the rain god.(Photo: Telegraph).

Tikal, Guatemala : Tikal is one of the most powerful kingdoms in Mayan history, prospering from 100 BC to the 9th century. The size and stature of this place shows the impressive development of the text. Mayan.(Photo: Airpano.)

Lamanai, Belize : This ancient city has a history of over 3,000 years, excavated in the 1970s. The focus here is Mask Temple, Jaguar Temple and High Temple.Visitors can register for sightseeing tours by boat or watching wildlife at night.(Photo: Kaanabelize).

Yaxchilan, Mexico : Located deep in southern Mexico, this monument is hours away from the nearest hotel, and is only accessible by boat.However, this isolated distance further enhances the beauty of the ancient city of Yaxchilan, giving visitors the feeling of discovering a secret kingdom.(Photo: Kathmanduandbeyond).

Calakmul, Mexico : Located in the tropical forest of Tierras Bajasok, Calakmul is the reign of the Snake kingdom, with excellent irrigation systems and a large ceremonial pyramid - both of which are the largest in the category. mine.Guests can also participate in the sight-seeing tours, monkeys or deer from this ruins.(Photo: Telegraph).

Copán, Honduras : Famous for its large football field and the royal pillar-shaped pillars, Copán flourished most from the 5th to the 9th centuries. Located on the eastern edge of the Mayan Empire, this place was not favorable. convenient for travel so often quite deserted.(Photo: Sunrisetravel-antigua).

Coba, Mexico : This large ancient citadel has a system of 16 high embankments connected to nearby monuments.In it, the longest road is 96 km, going west to Yaxuna.(Photo: Telegraph).