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Templo de las Siete Muñecas (Temple of the Seven Dolls) is aligned with major astronomical points. It is the only known Maya temple with windows and a tower instead of a roof comb. |
We based ourselves in Mérida, since this site is only about a half hour drive from there.
This site was in existence from about 1,000 BC to the Spanish Conquest. This is not evident from the small number of ruins visible at present, but there have been more than 8,000 structures mapped there, with major focal points linked by causeways. It has a nice deep cenote (well) in which you can swim. This cenote was significant in ancient times since more than 6,000 offerings have been found in it, some of which can be seen in the site's museum. There are many nature trails for watching the large variety of birds around the site.
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Templo de las Siete Muñecas (Temple of the Seven Dolls) is aligned with major astronomical points. It is the only known Maya temple with windows and a tower instead of a roof comb. |
