Edzna

Edzna ('House of the Itzaes') is a Maya archaeological site in Campeche, Mexico, first settled around 600-400 BC and occupied for over 1,500 years until approximately 1450 AD. It became an influential regional capital, blending Peten, Puuc, and Chenes architectural styles. The city features a distinctive five-storey pyramid, elaborate hydraulic canals and reservoirs to manage water in an area lacking natural sources, and over 32 carved stelae documenting a partial royal lineage. Discovered in 1907, systematic excavations began in 1958, and the site covers approximately 9.5 square miles.