There were settlements here from 500 B.C. to 1540 A.D. It is believed that this area had as many as 40,000 inhabitants. From what I've read to refresh myself on this site is that there is a museum. I didn't get a chance to check it out, but from the pictures the museum exhibit looks really nice.
At the Temple of the Seven Dolls, also known as Temple of the Sun, a phenomenon takes place twice yearly, at the spring and fall equinoxes, when the rising sun is visible through one window and out the other, a tribute to the incredible mathematical knowledge of the Mayas. It is amazing what they knew just from watching the stars, moon and sun. These days we all rely on a computer to tell us this. Simply amazing.
Another interesting feature of the site is the natural spring pond, Xlacah. The end on the left is very shallow and gets progressively deeper. It it over 140 feet deep and that leads to a tunnel. In the water they have found carved bone, wooden objects and pottery. This is also one of the largest and deepest bodies of water found on the Yucatan. I didn't take a swim in it because this was our first stop and I wasn't prepared to swim.
Some of the structures you can climb on top of to look out at the scenery and it is breathtaking. It can also be a little scary if you are afraid of heights like I am. All in all it is a great place to visit.
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