Mexico
Region Lacan-Tún - Usumacinta
Region Lacan-Tún - Usumacinta by Frédéric M
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Region Lacan-Tún - Usumacinta is a network of natural protected areas of pristine tropical and floodplain forests hosting important biodiversity, including endangered species such as the harpy eagle and the jaguar.
Four ethnic groups now inhabit the region and two major Mayan archaeological sites, Bonampak and Yaxchilán, are located here. The former is distinguished by its stelae and colourful frescoes, while the latter is famous for its finely decorated architectural elements.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Region Lacan-Tún - Usumacinta (ID: 1962)
- Country
- Mexico
- Status
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On tentative list 2004
Site history
History of Region Lacan-Tún - Usumacinta
- 2004: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Type
- Mixed
- Criteria
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
- Related
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- mayaruins.com — Maya ruins website zooms in on Bonampak's history and murals
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
Related Resources
- mayaruins.com — Maya ruins website zooms in on Bonampak's history and murals
News Article
- 28 Jan 2024 ny1.com — Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts (Yaxchilan)
Community Information
- Community Category
- Natural landscape: Forest
- Archaeological site: Pre-Columbian
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News
- ny1.com 28/01/2024
- Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin si…