Uaxactun is an ancient Maya ceremonial center in the Peten department of Guatemala, located 19 km north of Tikal within the Maya Biosphere Reserve [1]. In 378 AD, the warrior Siyaj K'ahk conquered Uaxactun and Tikal, marking a major political transformation [1] [2].
Parque Arqueológico Uaxactun
Also known as: Siaan Ca'an, Uašaktunas, Uaxactun, Вашактун, Уашактун, Ուաշակթուն, אואקסקטון, واكساكتون, ウアクサクトゥン, ワシャクトゥン, 乌克萨屯, 瓦沙克通
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Coordinates | 17.3938° N, 89.6345° W |
Guatemala