Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
This collection features the prominent Mayan archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba. Tulum is a 14th-century fortified seaside city known for its well-preserved limestone structures overlooking the Caribbean. Coba, located deeper in the jungle, offers a vast network of stone causeways (sacbeob) and massive pyramids, including the 42-meter-tall Nohoch Mul. The sites showcase diverse architectural styles, intricate stone carvings known as stelae, and residential palaces belonging to the ancient Maya elite.
A Tulum
Walk through the impressive ruins of this seaside Mayan city. Most of it was built in the 14th century, however the buildings are still well…
B Coba
Coba is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
C Nohoch Mul
The tallest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula, standing 42 meters high. It features 120 steep steps and served as a major ceremonial center in Coba.
D Stela
An upright carved stone slab used by the Maya to commemorate historical events, dates, and the achievements of their rulers.
La Iglesia
Coba's second-tallest structure, this ancient pyramid overlooks Lake Macanxoc and features several well-preserved ceremonial altars at its base.
Conjunto de Las Pinturas
A complex named for the remnants of original Mayan murals found within its temple, showcasing colored pigments from the Postclassic period.
Estela 9
A carved stone monument in Coba depicting a ruler and containing hieroglyphic inscriptions detailing the city's political history.
Stela
A traditional Mayan stone monument featuring weathered reliefs of ancient figures and chronological inscriptions.
Estela 1
A significant stone monument in Coba featuring one of the longest hieroglyphic inscriptions found in the region, detailing ancient calendar dates.
Stela
An ancient stone pillar used for recording the lineage and ritual activities of the Mayan elite.
Estela 11
One of the numerous carved monuments in Coba used to mark significant time cycles and astronomical observations.
Acrópolis-Conjunto Cobá
A large architectural complex in Coba consisting of a series of elevated residential and administrative buildings used by the city's nobility.
Estela 26
A weathered stone stela located along the ancient causeways of Coba, featuring remnants of Mayan glyphs.
N Plataforma
A low stone structure in Tulum typically used for ceremonies, dances, or as a base for smaller wooden buildings.
El Castillo
The most iconic structure in Tulum, this 7.5-meter pyramid served as a landmark for sailors navigating the offshore reef.
Oratory
A small ritual platform in Tulum used for religious offerings and ceremonial performances.
Temple of the Sea
A small temple situated on the cliff's edge in Tulum, dedicated to maritime deities and coastal navigation.
Funerary Platform 13
A low stone platform in the Tulum complex that served as a site for elite burials and ancestral veneration.
The Palace
A large residential complex in Tulum featuring multiple rooms and benches, once inhabited by the city's high-ranking officials.
House of the Columns
An L-shaped administrative building in Tulum notable for its series of columns that once supported a heavy flat roof.
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