Residential Area at Lamanai

Lamanai: A Brief History

Lamanai has an incredibly long history, with the earliest signs of inhabitance dating to 1500BC and the site being abandoned after the Spanish left in the 18th Century…

Stela 9 ay Lamanai

Lamanai: Temple N10-27 & Stela 9

Stela 9 was found amongst the ruins of Structure N10-27 and is one of the few monuments found at Lamanai that can provide a glimpse into its lengthy history.

Jaguar Mask at Lamanai

Lamanai: The Jaguar Temple (N10-9)

The Jaguar Temple features two huge jaguar masks on its base. The temple was in use for over 1000 years, demonstrating how the jaguar retained it importance for a very long time.

Lamanai, Belize

Lamanai

Lamanai was occupied for over 3000 years, and although it needs a great deal of work and investigation still, it is certainly a magnificent sight and a place well worth visiting.