French: Ancienne cité maya de Calakmul, Campeche
The Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche is a World Heritage site in Mexico defined by the UNESCO in 2002 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 1026 (896) in our monthly survey..

"Calakmul, an important Maya site set deep in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas of southern Mexico, played a key role in the history of this region for more than twelve centuries. Its imposing structures and its characteristic overall layout are remarkably well preserved and give a vivid picture of life in an ancient Maya capital."
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