Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche

World Heritage
Mexico
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Located in the central/southern Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico, the site includes the remains of the important Maya city of Calakmul, located deep in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas. The city played a key role in the history of the region for over twelve centuries and is characterized by well-preserved architecture that vividly depicts life in the ancient Maya capital. The site also belongs to the Mesoamerican Biodiversity Hotspot, the third largest in the world, covering all subtropical and tropical ecosystems from central Mexico to the Panama Canal.

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