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Edzná is a ruined city of the Maya civilization in the state of Campeche, Mexico. Edzná is in the north of the state, 53 km south-east of Campeche. The Maya are people of southern Mexico and northern Central America (Guatemala, Belize, western Honduras, and El Salvador) with some 3,000 years of history. ... For the state in Mexico, see State of Campeche. ... For the state in Mexico, see State of Campeche. ...


The most remarkable building at the plaza is the main temple. Built on a platform of 40 meters high, it provides a wide overview of the surroundings.


Edzná was already inhabited in 400 BC, and was it abandonded round 1500 AD. In the Late-Classis period Edzná was part of the state Kalakmul.


The site is open for tourist visits.

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Plaza of Edzná, viewed from the main temple.


 
 

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