KaminalJuyu, Guatemala, Tour
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George And Audrey DeLange

Kaminaljuyú, pronounced "KAH mee nahl hoo yoo".

This site was first reported by Alfred P. Maudsley in the late nineteenth century. Much of the site has been covered by modern day Guatemala City, but part of it still remains as mounds. Most items recovered from the site are at the museums, including the Museo Popol Vuh.

There are many buildings and all were made of adobe, many have been destroyed by encroaching neighborhoods. What remains is enclosed in a park. Some of the remaining site has been excavated and it is worth visiting. It is under a tin roof protected area and you can visit the area for a small fee. It does not make dramatic impression like Tikal does, but it is worth the visit to look at the mounds of this ancient Pre-Classic Ruins in Guatemala City.

This site dates back possibly to the early Preclassic period (800 BCE-300 CE), but by its end, the city was abandoned. During the Early Classic (300-600CE), it became a major center and soon came under the influence of Teotihuacan and remained so until around the end of that era. The city has been described by some as a miniature Teotihuacán and it clearly had ties to that city so far to the north. In fact, it was abandoned at about the same time that Teotihuacan collapsed.

A new museum has opened called the Museo Miraflores. They have wonderful displays dedicated to the city of Kaminaljuyú. The museum is certainly worth the visit.

We arranged a tour through Clark Tours for a half day. It was certainly worth the price.

Kaminaljuyú Is Under All That You See In This Picture
Note: Tikal Mall In Background
A Museum And More Mounds Are Located Near Tikal Mall

These MoundsAre In A Park
And They Are Just About AllThat Remains Visible Of Kaminaljuyú
More Cam Be SeenIn The Park
If You Look Hard Enough
More Can Be Seen At The Park!
Several Miles Away More Mounds
Are Seen At The New Museo Miraflores
At The Park, You Can Enter A Tin ShedAnd Excavated Temples Can Be Visited
They Are made of Adobe, Not Stone!They Are Large And Complex
Here Are The Kings Thrones
Some Original Color Can Be Seen
Arched Doorways And Tunnels!
Many StepsCan Be Seen
All Made Of AdobeMud And Earth

Kaminaljuyu Artifacts, In Museums

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