However, the capital city may have belonged to the Maya kingdom of “Talol,” founded by the shamanic ruler, Ek’ Balam, or Coch Cal Balam, before being dominated by the Cupul family.Archeologists believe that it was founded around 300 BC, becoming an important commercial center when its influence peaked between 700 – 1100 AD. Later, the region was dominated by the aristocratic Cupul family.Use these tags to read more related posts and reviews: It is reported to have belonged to a kingdom called ‘Talol’, founded by a Ek’ Balam, or Coch Cal Balam, who had come from the East. Ek Balam’s architecture is pure Maya.
Ek Balam is in the state of Yucatan in Mexico.. Ek Balam was expensive again to get into, 418mxn each.
During one of our Called to investigate the ancient mysteries, metaphysics and mysticism, Anyextee transformed his passion for exploration into an esoteric tour company dedicated to providing travelers with more meaningful experiences. The main building - the acropolis- has a good stairway up to a great viewing area above the trees.
The site’s significance has only recently been revealed. It eventually became the capital of the polity that controlled the region around the beginning of the Common Era.At its height from 770 to 840 CE, Ek’ Balam provides a rich resource of information for understanding northern Classic cities, due to the poor preservation of many other notable northern Maya sites (e.g.
After my discovery of the serpent symbolism on the defensive walls at the site, we began taking a closer look.
Calm and serene and lightly visited–the only way in and out is by foot–it’s a world away from the glitzy, luxury resorts of Cancun. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza. The name Ek Balam is of Yucatec Maya origin. This didn’t include the cenote which was another 70 each. Unlike neighboring Ek Balam is surrounded by two concentric walls, which are rare in Maya cities.
The enormous dimensions of the buildings, highly decorated facades, and constructed walls surrounding the center of this Mayan city are what defines this ruin.
Understand []. Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. Many of the ruins, including the largest, raised platforms and several mounds on-site, One thing you will find there is the Sacbe, meaning “White Road,” which stem off the center in the four cardinal directions, symbolizing the concept of a “four part cosmos.” Making up for what you don’t see inside the Acropolis is what you do see with the view from the top. The site is small and in the forrest. There are several theories to why it was eventually abandoned and to the degree of haste at which it was abandoned (see: Defensive Walls).Ek Balam is mentioned in a late-sixteenth century Relación Geográfica, an official inquiry held by the colonial government among local Spanish landowners. Although Ek Balam sits only 25 km (16 miles) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Chichen Itza, Ek Balam sees far fewer tourists. Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour (From $149.00) Ek Balam Self-Guided Walking Tour (From $5.13) Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote Combo Tour All Fees Included (From $145.00) Ek Balam Rio Lagartos and Tequila Private Tour from Cancun (From $380.00) Ek Balam Tour from Riviera Maya or Cancun (From $173.90) Ek Balam, also spelled Ek' Balam or Ek' B'alam, is an important archaeological site of the late classic Maya culture. The very last glyph refers to all of the previous text. The message provides a warning for visitors that approach the stairway of the ruler, Ukit Kan Le’k Tok, sacred king of Talol. Pursuing this further, we can see a symbolic serpent stela featured at the base of Mayan hieroglyphs carved into the serpent’s split tongue can be read horizontally. Ek Balam is the name given to the site by archaeologists.
Impressive Mayan Construction at Ek Balam.
The name is based on the site’s emblem glyph.
When I explored the site myself, I also noticed shim-stones that were deliberately worked into the masonry to resemble a serpent-like pattern, reinforcing the idea that the walls were symbolic. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom.
Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour (From US$149.00) Ek Balam Self-Guided Walking Tour (From US$5.13) Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote Combo Tour All Fees Included (From US$145.00) Ek Balam Rio Lagartos and Tequila Private Tour from Cancun (From US$380.00) Ek Balam Tour from Riviera Maya or Cancun (From US$173.90) Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. Click below to learn more about Anyextee.Ek Balam was an important political and commercial center from the pre to post classic periods (700 – 1100 AD) before it was abruptly abandoned.
Ek Balam, in particular, is both more intimate and has more personality than its better-known brethren, and it has only been fairly recently that the site has been open to visitors.
Ek translates to “black” or “dark” but can also mean “star” while Balam translates to “jaguar.” Thus the name “Ek Balam” translates to some variation of “Black Jaguar” or “Star Jaguar,” or perhaps as a combination of both.