Izamal, recognized as "the city of the hills or of the three cultures", is distinguished by the fusion of archaeological vestiges, colonial constructions and modern settlements where the heart of the settlement highlights a vast plaza that extends from north to south, housing the most significant buildings.

 

In this enclave, devotion to the deity Itzamná, considered the creator god and benefactor of the Mayans, was particularly prominent. Two of the main buildings in the central plaza of the site were dedicated to the worship of this deity.

 

Located in the north of Yucatán, Izamal experienced its heyday, at least until the Late Classic, a period in which it began to experience a gradual decline. Its influence was not only manifested through an extensive network of roads called "sacbeo'ob", which covered more than 5000 km², but also extended to a wide coastal strip.

 

In this region, at least eleven port settlements are identified that facilitated the arrival of goods from distant regions and the export of local production.

 

Did you know…?

 

Izamal is one of the oldest cities in the Mayan area (even before Chichén Itzá and Uxmal).

 

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