Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Ignacio, Cayo

By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2016

Altar 21 at Caracol

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1 ► Belize, Cayo, San Ignacio — Altar 21 at Caracol — (A Group Ballcourt; Structures A11 & A12) —

This altar is a ballcourt marker erected in A.D. 633 by Lord Kan II. The text explains that Kan II's father, Lord Water, engaged in two war events with Tikal in A.D. 556 and A.D. 562. The unstated purpose of the monument is to compare Kan II's . . . — — Map (db m94539) HM WM

2 ► Belize, Cayo, San Ignacio — The Centennial of El Cayo — The Naming of San Ignacio —

On Joseph Andrews Drive just north of Savannah Street, on the left when traveling north.

Dedicated to the people of San Ignacio & Santa Elena commemorating The Centennial of El Cayo October 19-1904-2004 by the Hon Said W. Musa Prime Minister of Belize 19th October 2004 Sponsored by Atlantic Bank Limited San . . . — — Map (db m118897) HM