George And Audrey DeLange
Becan, Campeche, a Mayan ruin of the Rio Bec Region. Its' name means "path of the serpent." Becan was built between A.D. 200 and 600. There is a moat that runs the circumference of the city which covers 25 hectares.Becan is located 160 km from Escarrcega on highway 186 close to Xpuhil city. GPS coordinate at front gate is N 18*30'56.14" W 089*27'57.45". Elevation 902 feet. The cities of Balamku, Calakmul, Chicanna and Xpuhil are nearby. |
 |
| Becan Map From Sign At Entrance To The Site, Drawing By David F. Potter |
|---|
 |
| Becan Drawing By Ruben Gomez, Raices Basado And Paul Gendrop |
|---|
 |  |
| Arch Tunnel Over Moat | Dry Moat That Surrounded Becan And Was Filled With Water |
|---|---|
 |  |
| George Taking A Break At Structure X Looking East From Central Plaza | George Taking A Break At Structure X Looking East From Central Plaza |
 |  |
| Back Of Structure X, From Ball Court West Side Is The Back Which Faces The West Plaza | Ball Court In West Court Yard On SW Side Of Structure X |
 |  |
| Looking Toward Structure VI From Central Plaza | North Side Of Structure IV From East Plaza |
 |  |
| Structure IV, Courtyard On Top. | Structure Two |
 |  |
| Circular Altar | Back View Of Structure One |
 |  |
| Structure IV With Monster Mask |
|
|
|
|
Balamku Ruins of Rio Bec Region
|
Xpujil Ruins of Rio Bec Region
|
Chicanna Ruins of Rio Bec Region
|
|
|
Back To Mexico Trips Main Page
|
Back To Central America Trips Main Page
|
Back To DeLange Home Page
|
|