Malinalco: Structure II
Structure II is an archetypal Mesoamerican pyramidal platform, which creates an unusually small plaza on the side of the Cerros de los Idolos.
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…
Copán: Temple 22 & The Cosmic Doorway
Temple 22 is in a badly ruined state following its collapse into its own vaults. However, the magnificent Sky-Arch surrounding the inner doorway still echoes its grandeur and gives us an inkling of the Temple’s purpose.
Copán: Structure 10L-18 – The Temple of Rebirth
Built as the burial temple for Copan’s mysterious last ruler, Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, Structure 10L-18 tells us a lot about this unwanted outsider…
Copán: Templo 11 – The Portal to the Underworld
Templo 11 is one of Copan’s most enigmatic buildings, covered in strange inscriptions and carved stone effigies that suggest it was built to access the “other” realms…