Great Plaza

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The Great Plaza is the central ceremonial and civic square of the ancient Maya city of Calakmul, surrounded by major pyramids and elite structures that formed the core of its urban and ritual life.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site feature
ceremonial plaza
civic plaza
archaeologicalResearch excavated by Mexican archaeologists
associatedWith Calakmul ruling elite
royal ceremonies
civilization Maya civilization
coreOf Calakmul ritual life
Calakmul urban life
country Mexico
culture Classic Maya
era Pre-Columbian
function ceremonial center
civic center
public gatherings
ritual activities
hasFeature large open square
monumental architecture
stone constructions
heritageStatus part of Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche UNESCO World Heritage Site
locatedIn Calakmul
Campeche
Maya lowlands
Mexico
material limestone
partOf Calakmul Archaeological Zone
surface form: Calakmul archaeological site

Calakmul
surface form: Calakmul urban core
region Yucatán Peninsula
siteType Maya city center feature
surroundedBy administrative buildings
elite residential structures
major pyramids
usedDuring Classic period

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Calakmul hasNotableStructure Great Plaza