Tulum Mayan Ruins
Tulum Archaeological Zone
About Tulum Archaeological Zone, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tulum Archaeological Zone is one of the most popular and historically signifigant Mayan Ruins in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The name Tulum means "enclosure or wall" in the local Mayan Language and is named for the thick limestone rock walls that surround the site. Historically this ancient city was one of the centers of trade, where travelers from far and wide would meet by both sea and land. Nowadays, the site is one of the most popular ruins in the world and brings tourists from all over who wish to witness its beauty. This site is definitely one of the most stunning in Mexico as it is built on a panoramic cliffside. Visitors will get to take in the temples and the stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and its incredibly blue water. The site is in great condition and features more than 60 buildings that have been restored to ensure that they continue to stand for many years to come.
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Tulum Archaeological Zone
History of Tulum
Tulum was one of the most recently constructed and recently inhabited cities that was used by the Mayan people during the thirteenth - fifteenth centuries. It was an important place of worship and was dedicated to “The Great Descending God” which can be seen carved into many of the buildings at the site. Tulum was a port for those traveling by sea and who wished to trade obsidian rock, which was highly valued by the Mayan people. Different tribes of people from all over Mexico and Central America would visit Tulum in order to trade goods. The walls that surround Tulum are said to have been erected in order to keep out vicious pirates who periodically showed up to pillage the town.
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