Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
A map at the entrance to the trail through the Xel-Ha Archaeological Site.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
There are many smaller ruins along the trail which have fallen to the jungle.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/30/2019
A flat gravel path leads through the main areas of interest within the archaeological site.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
Pyramid of the Birds with protected stelae.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
Carvings visible in the Pyramid of the Birds ruins.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
Many of the ruins are in a semi-unpreserved state.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
A path that follows the historic sacbe trading road leads from the larger group of ruins to the cenote and other ruins.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
Xel-Ha translates to "springwater" in Yukatek Maya. Visitors can walk to the cenote that provided water to the community.
Shaun Hunter
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08/30/2019
Fresco visible inside the House of Jaguar, viewable through a protective net.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/30/2019
Xel-Ha Archaeological Site.