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Ek Balam

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    checkmark grey iconArcheological site
    checkmark grey iconMayan ruins
    checkmark grey iconTemples
    checkmark grey iconArchitecture

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    Ek Balam is an archaeological site that offers a more serene, uncrowded, but still stunning experience of wandering among Mayan ruins. The city was occupied from the Middle Preclassic period to the Postclassic period and was at its peak during the Late Classic period (600-900 CE).

    The most impressive structure at Ek Balam is the Acropolis, a massive pyramid that is over 100 feet tall. The Acropolis is surrounded by several other structures, including a ball court, a palace, and several smaller pyramids. The site also contains numerous stelae (stone monuments) and altars that depict scenes from Maya mythology and history. You can climb the Acropolis and explore the other structures at the site, and it is unique to more crowded Mayan sights.

    One of the most unique features of Ek Balam is the well-preserved stucco friezes that decorate the walls of several of the structures. The friezes depict various scenes from Maya mythology and daily life, and are notable for their intricate detail and vibrant colors.

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