Indian Church, Orange Walk, Belize — Central America
Royal Complex at Lamanai
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 18, 2017
1. Royal Complex at Lamanai Marker
Inscription.
Royal Complex at Lamanai. .
Royal Complex N10-17 to 29. The “Royal Complex” comprises structures N10-17 through N10-29 which can be dated from the Middle Late Classic (700-800 CE) through the Late Postclassic Period (1000-1100 CE). Excavation of these structures revealed remnants of extensive decoration using painted, modelled stucco. The royal complex was used by the elite Maya for residential purposes.
Royal Complex N10-17 to 29
The “Royal Complex” comprises structures N10-17 through N10-29 which can be dated from the Middle Late Classic (700-800 CE) through the Late Postclassic Period (1000-1100 CE). Excavation of these structures revealed remnants of extensive decoration using painted, modelled stucco. The royal complex was used by the elite Maya for residential purposes.
Location. 17° 45.951′ N, 88° 39.156′ W. Marker is in Indian Church, Orange Walk. The marker is just north of the Royal Complex and Jaguar Temple, some 75 meters northwest of the visitors center at the Lamanai Archaeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indian Church, Orange Walk 7LC1V KSXX8, Belize. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stela 9 at Lamanai (within shouting distance of this marker); The High Temple at Lamanai (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line).
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 18, 2017
2. Royal Complex at Lamanai Marker
A portion of the remains of the Royal Complex can be seen to the right (south) in this view.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 18, 2017
3. A view towards the north at the Royal Complex at Lamanai
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 18, 2017
4. The Jaguar Temple (N10-9) at Lamanai
This view is south from the Royal Complex, looking over an area known as the Jaguar Plaza.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.