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Dzibilchaltun- Archaeological Ruins

Dzibilchaltun- Archaeological Ruins
Archaeology

Dzibilchaltun- Archaeological Ruins

(999) 922 0193.

Carretera Mérida - Progreso, a 17 Kms al norte de la Ciudad, Mérida, Mérida. 97000.

$ 4.00

Monday through Sunday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

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Dzibilchaltun, the place Where there is writing on the stones has won fame thanks to a solar phenomenon that can be seen at every spring and autumn equinox at the temple most representative of this pre-Hispanic city, which is named Templo de las Siete Muñecas meaning Temple of the Seven Dolls. This phenomenon is a stunning example of the precision of Mayan knowledge as, only on these dates, you can see the exact moment of the sun rise right in the central opening of the temple.
This site also has the Museum of Mayan People, where you can see pieces that were recuperated from the excavations. The surrounding natural areas form an eco-park that is also interesting with the variety of plants and nature that can be found intact, and a cenote, a natural formed well, that served as a sacred place of offering to the gods for the ancient inhabitants.

Entrance: $55 pesos. (Important: CULTUR Yucatan State Government charges a fee of $115 pesos to foreign)
Open every day 8:00 to 17:00 hrs

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Temple of the Seven Dolls
Temple of the Seven Dolls
Located 9 miles outside of Merida
Located 9 miles outside of Merida
The architecture represents the precision of Maya knowledge of the equinox
The architecture represents the precision of Maya knowledge of the equinox "looking just at sunrise for the central opening"
The Museum Pueblo Maya is also located at the site that displays various rescued pieces
The Museum Pueblo Maya is also located at the site that displays various rescued pieces
Located 9 miles outside of Merida
Located 9 miles outside of Merida
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(999) 922 0193.

Carretera Mérida - Progreso, a 17 Kms al norte de la Ciudad, Mérida, Mérida. 97000.