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…
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.
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: The High Temple (N10-43)
Although possibly not as old as the Mask Temple, the High Temple was built in c.100BC and was the tallest structure in Mesoamerica upon completion.
Lamanai: The Mask Temple (N9-56)
Structure N9-56 is known as the Mask Temple because it features two huge carved limestone masks – seemingly with Olmec characteristics…
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.