Situated less than a mile from the Guatemalan border, Belize’s Xunantunich ruins are truly a testament to the sophistication of the Maya civilization. This ancient city flourished from approximately 600 to 900 AD before falling into decline and eventually being abandoned.
At the height of its power, Xunantunich would have been filled with a diversity of people and occupations. From the ruling elite to the farmers who fed the population to the artists who recorded its history, everyone played an integral role in the development of this ancient city.
