Nim Li Punit is a Mayan ruin in Toledo District in Belize.
 | ||
| Nim Li Punit | ||
| District | Toledo District | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | unknown | |
no value for residents on Wikidata:  | ||
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
| location | ||
| ||
background
Translated from the Kekchi Maya, Nim Li Punit means something like "big hat". The character found on steles for this city reads Ka-Wa-Ma.
history
The steles found in Nim Li Punit record a period of use between 700 and 900 AD. During this time the 20 buildings and the 26 related steles were built. Type of construction and found texts suggest a close connection with Lubaantun, Pusilhá or Copan shut down. It is estimated that around 6,000 people lived here in the heyday.
The city was rediscovered by an oil company in 1976. In 1986, excavations were carried out by Richard Leventhal, during which the royal burial chamber with many accessories was found. 1998 to 1999 the area was examined more closely with the support of the EU, with a new stele (No. 16 ) was brought to light.
landscape
The center is laid out on an artificially enlarged sandstone plateau in the tropical rainforest at the foot of the Maya Mountains. From here you have a good view of the entire west towards the coast.
Flora and fauna
The center has been largely exposed and partially restored. Nevertheless, of course, the tropical fauna and flora with all their beauty runs through the complex.
climate
The climate is tropical. The dry season is from February to May.
getting there
The facility is 1 to 2 km west of the Southern Highway. Follow the road heading west at kilometer 120 (mile 75).
There is no regular bus connection. But arrangements can be made with the bus drivers who drive the Southern Highway between Punta Gorda and Dangriga drive on.
Fees / permits
Entry is 10 BZ $
mobility
The facility can be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Visitor center. You get there first, and here you will find essential information about the facility.
- Stela house. Important steles found in the complex are kept and shown here for protection.
- The city center. Essentially exposed and accessible.
This is divided into 3 main parts:
- The Eastern Group. With the northern terraces.
- The western group. With the Plaza Akam.
- The southern group. This is on the left when entering the complex and includes the Ninki Pec Plaza, the ball court, the plaza of the steles and the plaza of the royal tombs. This is where the 3 graves found in Nim li Punit can be found.
to buy
Mayan women and children sell homemade homework items such as vessels, textiles and clay figures.
accommodation
The closest village with overnight accommodation is Big Falls and is about 6 km away. If you want to fall back on a certain selection, you should even continue approx. 40 km Punta Gorda (Belize) drive. But if you have the necessary change, you can spend the night in the immediate vicinity at Indian Creek Lodge.
- Indian Creek Lodge. Tel.: 501-223-6324, Fax: 501-223-3688, Email: [email protected]. Even if it is unaffordable for most, the website is well worth a visit.Price: US $ 300 to US $ 1000 p.p. / night.
