Ancient Maya Palace Discovered in Mexican Jungle | Ancient Architects

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the ruins of a large palace, which they believe dates back to the Maya Civilisation.

The discovery was made in the ancient city of Kuluba in Yucatan State, close to the modern tourist hotspot of Cancun, and the palace measures 20 feet high, 180 feet long and 50 feet wide.

Although excavations are on-going, it is thought that the structure, which would have been used by the Maya elite, was used in two periods of Maya history, with the earliest phase of occupation being as far back as the Late Classic Period, between 600 and 900 AD.

As well as the ancient palace, the team of archaeologists are also exploring four other structures in Kuluba’s central square, known as ‘Group C’, which are an altar, remnants of two residential buildings and a round structure that is thought to be a kiln or oven.



Talking to the media, Archaeologist Alfredo Barrera said: “This work is the beginning, we’ve barely began uncovering one of the most voluminous structures on the site.”

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