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| Jaina | ||
| State | Campeche | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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Jaina is an island with a Mayan ruin in Campeche (State) in Mexico.
background
On this only one square kilometer island settled from the 3rd century. AD the first Maya. In order to be able to build buildings here, the residents brought in numerous rubble and created a spacious terrace. From 500 AD the place grew into a special cultural center, which is particularly noteworthy for the cult of the dead and the production of terracotta figures. In the course of the settlement, around 20,000 graves were laid here, with the adults being buried with a jade ball placed in their throat and wrapped in red cloth. Children were buried in clay jugs. But the place for the production of clay figures is even better known. These were so masterfully crafted and so accurate that they make many of the Mayan exhibits in museums shine today. In addition to the finest gestures and facial expressions, the clay figures also contain natural weaknesses such as obesity, disabilities or illness. From the 8th century AD the demand for these figures must have increased significantly and their production was eventually automated. Using negative molds, people started mass production here. However, this also caused the characters' charm to deteriorate a little. Around 1000 AD, however, production came to a standstill, and in the 13th century. AD the island was abandoned.
getting there
In the early days of the city's heyday, the island was connected by an accessible dam. But 1000 years later one had to resort to the boat. However, you usually do not have access to the island. Therefore, this must be requested in advance from National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), which after the release can help with the transport to the island and with the selection of a guide.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Today there are still two plazas with temples and a ball playground. The figures found here so far can now be found all over the world, but unfortunately no longer on the island.
On the other hand, the manageable island can convince with its Mexican, maritime flair.
