Caracol
City / RuinsCentral AmericaBelizeMaya
Largest Maya archaeological site in Belize. Caana ('sky-house') pyramid is the tallest man-made structure in Belize at 43 m. Caracol defeated Tikal in a Late Classic war (562 CE). At its peak the urban area covered 200 km² with an estimated population of 150,000. Extensive system of agricultural terraces and reservoirs.
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Caracol Pyramids of Belize are more mysterious than you think.Ageless Rock
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