Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour (From $149.00) Ek Balam Self-Guided Walking Tour (From $5.13) Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote Combo Tour All Fees Included (From $145.00) Ek Balam Rio Lagartos and Tequila Private Tour from Cancun (From $380.00) Ek Balam Tour from Riviera Maya or Cancun (From $173.90) The main building - the acropolis- has a good stairway up to a great viewing area above the trees. Although Ek Balam sits only 25 km (16 miles) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Chichen Itza, Ek Balam sees far fewer tourists. The site’s significance has only recently been revealed. After my discovery of the serpent symbolism on the defensive walls at the site, we began taking a closer look. It is reported to have belonged to a kingdom called ‘Talol’, founded by a Ek’ Balam, or Coch Cal Balam, who had come from the East. Ek Balam, in particular, is both more intimate and has more personality than its better-known brethren, and it has only been fairly recently that the site has been open to visitors. Coba, Izamal, and Edzna). The population decreased dramatically, down to 10% of its highest, during the Postclassic period as Ek’ Balam was slowly becoming vacant.
It conveys a meaning similar to “So mote it be”, a ritual phrase used by the Freemasons, in Rosicrucianism.Some of Ek Balam’s most notable structures include:The more adventurous explorers travel here when they want to feel that “Indiana Jones” sense of adventure. Impressive Mayan Construction at Ek Balam. Ek translates to “black” or “dark” but can also mean “star” while Balam translates to “jaguar.” Thus the name “Ek Balam” translates to some variation of “Black Jaguar” or “Star Jaguar,” or perhaps as a combination of both. Ek Balam is composed of several temples, two palaces and a large pyramid (El Torre) which is located in the center of the city. Later, the region was dominated by the aristocratic Cupul family.Use these tags to read more related posts and reviews: Calm and serene and lightly visited–the only way in and out is by foot–it’s a world away from the glitzy, luxury resorts of Cancun. It was rediscovered in the late 1800s by It is said that on a clear day, from the top one can see the temples of Ek Balam remains a place of immense fascination. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom.The site is noted for the preservation of the plaster on the tomb of Ukit-Kan-Lek-Tok, a king buried in the side of the largest pyramid.Ek’ Balam was occupied from the Middle Preclassic through the Postclassic, although it ceased to thrive as a major city past the Late Classic. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast of Chichen Itza. The message provides a warning for visitors that approach the stairway of the ruler, Ukit Kan Le’k Tok, sacred king of Talol. There are several theories to why it was eventually abandoned and to the degree of haste at which it was abandoned (see: Defensive Walls).Ek Balam is mentioned in a late-sixteenth century Relación Geográfica, an official inquiry held by the colonial government among local Spanish landowners. Understand []. Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. Beginning in the Late Preclassic, the population grew and the city expanded throughout the following periods. Ek Balam was an important political and commercial center from the pre to post classic periods (700 – 1100 AD) before it was abruptly abandoned. It was during this height that the Late Yumcab ceramic complex (750-1050/1100 CE) dominated the architecture and pottery of Ek’ Balam. Pursuing this further, we can see a symbolic serpent stela featured at the base of Mayan hieroglyphs carved into the serpent’s split tongue can be read horizontally. However, the capital city may have belonged to the Maya kingdom of “Talol,” founded by the shamanic ruler, Ek’ Balam, or Coch Cal Balam, before being dominated by the Cupul family.Archeologists believe that it was founded around 300 BC, becoming an important commercial center when its influence peaked between 700 – 1100 AD. When I explored the site myself, I also noticed shim-stones that were deliberately worked into the masonry to resemble a serpent-like pattern, reinforcing the idea that the walls were symbolic.
From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom. The name Ek Balam is of Yucatec Maya origin. The enormous dimensions of the buildings, highly decorated facades, and constructed walls surrounding the center of this Mayan city are what defines this ruin. This didn’t include the cenote which was another 70 each. During one of our Called to investigate the ancient mysteries, metaphysics and mysticism, Anyextee transformed his passion for exploration into an esoteric tour company dedicated to providing travelers with more meaningful experiences. The site is small and in the forrest. Ek Balam was expensive again to get into, 418mxn each. Ek Balam Majestic Mayan Ruins and Cenote Tour (From US$149.00) Ek Balam Self-Guided Walking Tour (From US$5.13) Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote Combo Tour All Fees Included (From US$145.00) Ek Balam Rio Lagartos and Tequila Private Tour from Cancun (From US$380.00) Ek Balam Tour from Riviera Maya or Cancun (From US$173.90) Unlike neighboring Ek Balam is surrounded by two concentric walls, which are rare in Maya cities. Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozón, Yucatán, Mexico. Many of the ruins, including the largest, raised platforms and several mounds on-site, One thing you will find there is the Sacbe, meaning “White Road,” which stem off the center in the four cardinal directions, symbolizing the concept of a “four part cosmos.” Making up for what you don’t see inside the Acropolis is what you do see with the view from the top.
Although Ek Balam sits only 25 km (16 miles) north of Since then, Ek Balam has become a fascination of Maya scholars and travelers alike, even more so because so much of this largely unstudied area remains a mystery.