Nakum is a city in El Peten in Guatemala.
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background
Strategically located on the Holmul River, the city was able to benefit from this trade route and had its peak in the period between the 8th century. AD and the 10th century AD She belongs with Naranjo and Yaxha to the so-called cultural triangle in the region. This 1,200 km² area is currently being explored and excavated as the largest research project in the Maya world with over 300 employees. Not only the three big cities already mentioned are the goal of the work, as 13 smaller cities were found here. The city was discovered in 1905 by Maurice Perigny and has been extensively researched archaeologically since then. An extensive restoration program was started in 1990.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
From the main road between Flores (Guatemala) and San Ignacio (Belize) one branches in the direction Yaxha from. From here an unpaved path leads to the ruins in Nakum. The path can only be mastered with a 4x4 car in dry conditions.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The city is divided into north and south groups. The northern group has so far been little explored, so most of the attractions can currently be found in the southern group. You can see:
- palace. This has over 40 rooms.
- Great Acropolis. Provides a fantastic overview of the site.
- Central plaza
- Steles
