Quiriguá

archaeological site in Caribbean Coast of Guatemala

#2 in Caribbean Coast of Guatemala / #36 in Guatemala

by Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada

/ CC BY-SA 2.0

Quiriguá is an ancient Maya archaeological site located in the department of Izabal in southeastern Guatemala. It is renowned for its impressive collection of stelae, which are tall, intricately carved stone monuments. These stelae, some of the largest ever discovered in the Maya world, provide valuable insights into the political and ceremonial life of the Classic Maya civilization. Quiriguá thrived during the 8th century CE and was a key player in the region's geopolitics, often interacting with and rivaling the nearby city of Copán.

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