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

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].

TypeCity
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryGuatemala
Coordinates17.3938° N, 89.6345° W

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