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The one thing that visitors want to see in the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks .  The structure is now largely covered with palm thatch, protecting the masks .  On the left side … Continue reading →

The shining star of the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks .  The structure now visible was covered by later construction, leaving the masks in remarkable condition .  At least one of … Continue reading →

Adjacent to the Stelae Plaza is Merwyn Plaza and the Ball Court .  The plaque at the Ball Court describes the ball game. The Ball Game As with other Mayan sites of importance, Kohunlich has a Ball Game court .  The … Continue reading →

Adjacent to the Acropolis Plaza is the Stelae Plaza, named for the building on the east side of the plaza, the Stelae Structure .  Along the stairs leading up to the Stelae Structure are the stelae themselves: upright stone slabs … Continue reading →

Stretching out below the Acropolis in the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is a large grassy field called the Acropolis Plaza .  The Acropolis itself is located on the eastern edge of this field. Acropolis Plaza in … Continue reading →

The largest structure in the ancient Mayan city of Kohunlich is called the Acropolis .  As in other buildings with residential funcions, stone beds can be seen with small cubbyholes beneath where the resident could store possessions .  The descriptive … Continue reading →

Kohunlich is an ancient Mayan city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo .  It is located in southeastern Mexico on the Yucatí¡n peninsula, close to the borders of Belize and Guatemala .  The entrance sign states: Kohunlich Archaeological Site … Continue reading →