Its name alludes to an offering of seven figurines found in its interior. The structure is proof of the Mayas’ knowledge and mathematical precision.

Of note, among the structures that surround the Main Plaza is Structure 44 or the Palace.

With 700 pieces, the Museum of the Mayan People covers three thousand years of the region’s history, such as the development of the Mayan culture: aesthetics, architecture, language, society, cosmogony, science, economics and customs. The “Garden of the Monoliths” displays a score of stone stelae, altars and sculptures that once adorned the facades of pre-Hispanic temples.

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From the Early Period, later covered with a temple of which only some traces are still visible.

At the foot of Structure 36, Stela 19 was found, depicting one of the city’s rulers.

It’s a beautiful cenote with crystal-clear waters, where pre-Hispanic objects were once found and where visitors can now enjoy a refreshing swim.

The remains of a Franciscan Open Chapel are found, dating back to the end of the 16th century. It has a semi-circular arch, a sacristy, an altar and a cloister.

Twelve Sacbeob are preserved (“White roads”).

At dawn on March 21* and September 21*, the sun shines directly through the doorway of the Temple of the Seven Dolls. (*) The exact date may vary 1 or 2 days.

George Brainerd and Wyllys Andrews (the first ones), Victor Segovia, Jose Huchim and Ruben Maldonado, to name a few.

With evidence of human occupation from the Late Preclassic Period until the Conquest –around 1540 A.D.- covered 19 sq. km. and is believed to have been inhabited by 40,000 people. Kalom ‘Uk’ Uw Chan Chaak, ruler of Chi’y Chaan Ti’ Ho (Dzibilchaltun’s original name), at the end of 800 A.D. or beginning of 900.