Image copyright Reuters Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the ruins of a large palace they believe dates back to the height of the Mayan civilization, 1, 06 years ago.
Remains of a building six meters (******************************** (ft) high**************************** (m long and
It is thought the structure was used over two periods of Mayan history as far back as (AD.The Mayan civilization flourished before Spain conquered the region.
In their time, the Mayans ruled large stretches of territory in what is now southern Mexico. , Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.
The palace was possibly in use during two periods of Mayan. history, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said: the Late Classic (– (AD) and the Terminal Classic 1050 – AD).
As well as the former palace, archaeologists are exploring four structures in Kulubá’s central square: an altar, remnants of two residential buildings and a round structure thought to be an oven.
“This work is the beginning, we’ve barely began uncovering one of the most voluminous structures on the site, “archaeologist Alfredo Barrera was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.) because of concerns about damage from wind and sun to the exposed site, near the popular Caribbean resort of Cancun, conservationists are considering reforesting parts of Kulubá.
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