Maya Site of Calakmul, UNESCO Campeche

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Channel: Shiran De Silva · 2015 · Travel & Events

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Calakmul is located in Campeche state in southeastern Mexico, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of the border with Guatemala and 38 kilometres (24 mi) north of the ruins of El Mirador.

Calakmul was the seat of what has been dubbed the Kingdom of the Snake or Snake Kingdom. 

This Snake Kingdom reigned during most of the Classic period.

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