Xcambo

Xcambo
Abby Gillardi · CC BY 2.0

Xcambó is a Maya archaeological site on the northeast coast of Yucatán, Mexico. During the Classic period (250–600 AD), it functioned as a major coastal city and salt production center, occupying a strategic position within a trade network dependent on the powerful center of Izamal [1]. The site controlled other salt-extraction centers along the coast, such as Xtampú, and served as an import-export port for maritime goods from distant Maya regions [1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryMexico
Coordinates21.3136° N, 89.3540° W

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