Xelha is AN archeologic website of the Maya civilization from pre-Columbian geographic region, settled on the jap outline of the Yucatan Peninsula, within the contemporary state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The etymology of the sites name comes from Yukatek Maya, combining the roots xel (spring) and (water).
The site of Xelha is found south of the fashionable administrative division of Playa del Carmen, within the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The proof is inconclusive regarding a beginning date for Xel-Ha, however it absolutely was occupied by the first Century and active throughout Classic and Postclassic times, with most of the buildings being remodeled within the Late Postclassic.
It was most likely not absolutely abandoned till the nineteenth Century.
Xelha was one among many key ports of the Maya town of Coba; others enclosed Tancah and Tulum. It absolutely was seemingly used as a degree of intercultural exchange between the Maya and alternative sea-navigating peoples between the seventh and twelfth centuries, and eventually was a beacon to that European colonial navigators were drawn.
The location of Xelha was used as a base by Spanish forces, throughout the ultimately unsuccessful 1st expedition (1527–28) diode by the adventurer Francisco DE Montejo (the Elder).
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Places to Visit
How to ReachEdit
By Air : N.A.
By Train :N.A.
By Bus :N.A.
By Taxi :N.A.
By Other :N.A.
Top HotelsAdd
Top RestaurantsAdd
Must Eat FoodAdd
Must Do ActivitiesAdd
Must ShopAdd
Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add
SpaAdd
FestivalAdd
Safety / WarningEdit
N.A.
HelplineEdit
N.A.
ItineraryEdit
N.A.