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Lamanai and Altun Ha

February 25, 2018  —  Belize

Lamanai

Lamanai - Belize

Lamanai was occupied as early as 1500 BC, and it was a very important ceremonial centre. Its peak seems to have been from 200 to 100 BC, and its main structures were built from them on until 700 AD. Additions and changes were made until the 15th century, and the town had an estimated population of 35,000.

Lamanai - Belize
Lamanai - Belize
Lamanai - Belize
Lamanai - Belize
Lamanai - Belize
Lamanai - Belize
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Altun Ha

Altun Ha - Belize

The peak of Altun Ha was around 250 to 1000 AD. Altun Ha was a rich trading and agricultural town with a population between 8,000 and 10,000.

Altun Ha - Belize
Altun Ha - Belize