Altun Ha / ɑːlˈtuːn hɑː / [1] is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Maya city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Belize City and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The site covers an …

Altun Ha–Mayan for “Rockstone Pond”—is situated amid one of the richest wildlife areas in Belize, so if you’re eager to spot critters in addition to spectacular ruins, come for the bats, foxes, white-tail deer, tapir, armadillos and ancient buildings.

Altun Ha (Rockstone Water)is an important archaeological zone from the Classic Period (200-900 A.D.). It is located close to the Caribbean Sea and linked trade from the Highlands and other interior sites with the sea routes that traded up and around the Yucatan Peninsula.

Altun Ha is a Mayan city situated close to the Caribbean coast in northern Belize. Altun Ha’s history dates back as far as 900BC, but having only been discovered in the 1950s and with relatively little excavated, not much is known about the city.

Altun Ha, the archaeological site closest to Belize City, was a major Maya culture ceremonial center and the discovery site of Belize’s famous Jade Head. Altun Ha functioned as a central trading link between the Caribbean coast and Maya centers in …

Aug 24, 2014 · A Late Classic vase found in Tomb 2 at Copan, which dates to 700 AD, has been chemically proven to have come from the workshops of Altun Ha, which confirms that trade between the jade mining region of Copan was taking place, and that Altun Ha was a centre for the production of artistic artefacts.

Jun 5, 2020 · The Mayan ruins at Altun Ha are some of the best restored ruins in Belize and the site where the world’s largest jade artifact, the Altun Ha Jade Head, was found. Looking down from the top of the temple, you can picture the plaza …

Jun 16, 2024 · Altun Ha is an important Mayan archaeological site in Belize, known for its impressive pyramids, rich history, and cultural significance. Its discovery and excavation have shed light on the ancient Maya civilization and its enduring legacy in the region.

Aug 17, 2012 · Despite its relatively small size compared to others in the area Altun Ha is one of Belize’s most excavated and restored location making it a favorite for tourists and visitors wanting to experience a true sense of ancient Maya civilization from centuries past.

Altun Ha might seem like a quiet set of ruins now, but over a thousand years ago, it was a bustling hub of Maya civilization. Around 250 BC, during the Classic Period (250-900 AD), this city thrived as a center of commerce, religion, and politics.