description Lubaantun Overview
Lubaantun is an archaeological site located in the Toledo District of southern Belize, dating to the Late Classic period of the Maya civilization between roughly 700 and 900 CE. It is distinguished by its unique architecture, which features large terraced stone platforms constructed without the use of mortar. The site is also historically notable as the location where the Mitchell-Hedges crystal skull was reportedly discovered in the 1920s. Lubaantun is intended for tourists and researchers interested in Maya ruins, offering access to pyramids, ball courts, and plazas.
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Where is Lubaantun located?
Lubaantun is in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It is a Maya archaeological site in the country's southern interior.
When was Lubaantun occupied?
The site dates to the Late Classic period of Maya civilization, roughly 700 to 900 CE. That places its main development in the final centuries of the Classic Maya era.
What is unusual about Lubaantun's architecture?
Lubaantun is known for large terraced stone platforms built in a distinctive architectural style. The site is also notable for masonry that often uses carefully fitted stones without extensive mortar.
Was Lubaantun a Maya city?
Yes. It was an important Maya settlement in what is now southern Belize during the Late Classic period.
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