Yaxchilan

Yaxchilan
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Ancient Maya city on the Usumacinta River in Chiapas, Mexico (fl. 250-830 AD). Yaxchilan was one of the most powerful Classic-era Maya states, dominating the Usumacinta region with rival Piedras Negras [1][2].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryMexico
Coordinates16.9002° N, 90.9654° W

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