History
When was Xunantunich built?
Around 600-1000 AD
What is the name of one of the tallest and most impressive Maya pyramids?
El Castillo
What year was a royal tomb recently discovered?
2016
What does the word Xunantunich translate to?
Stone women or maiden of the rock
The mayan sites played a large role in religion and ______ for the Maya in this reigon.
Government
How tall is El Castillo?
130 ft
When was the snake dynasty present in belize?
During the Maya classic period, around 5th-8th century AD.
Where is Xunantunich located?
In western belize near the guatemalan border
Which river was it built near?
The Mopan River
What kinds of events are held at El Castillo?
Ceremonies, rituals, and public gatherings
What emblem identifies the snake dynasty?
A snake head emblem
The Maya people developed complex calendars and ____ systems.
Math systems
What food was farmed and important to the Maya people because it was their main food source and part of their spiritual belief?
Corn
What are two of the designs featured on the upper part of El Castillo?
The sun god and the moon
Name three reasons Xunantunich is important today
Tourism, cultural heritage, and learning/discovery
What were some popular jobs for the Maya people to have?
Farmers, builders, traders, and priests
Around what year did Xunantunich start to slowly decline?
Around 900 AD
What place can you sometimes see from the top of the ruins? (across the border)
Guatemala
Name five things found in the recently discovered royal tomb.
Remains of a male, jade beads, obsidian blades, ceramic vessels, and hieroglyphic panels.
The sky, earth, and underworld