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Both Aguateca and Punta de Chimino have been extensively
excavated by Dr. Takeshi Inomata with Lic Eric Ponciano and
Dr. Arthur Demerest with Lic. Hector Escobedo. Their findings
of evidence of continual warfare within the río Pasión
region helps to show that War played its part in the downfall
of the Maya.
Aguateca's unique situation of extensive burning with gross
warfare causing the rapid abandonment of the site has provided
a fresh look into how the people actually lived and what tools
they used.
A continual 2 year project is now excavating and restoring
the site of Aguateca.
To visit this site of Ceibal you most first drive south from
Flores to the Village of Sayaxche (69 Km) and then take a
short boat ride on: “LA PASION” river, and then
walk for about 25 minutes in our tropical rain forest with
ample time to see lots of birds. The site itself is beautiful,
the main stele is one of the most well preserved from the
Late Classic Maya period and shows influence of the Toltec
culture. A round temple of the Mayan Culture brings up curious
discussions of its original use.
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