Candzibaantun
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  Candzibaantun Shown within Mexico  Candzibaantun Candzibaantun (Campeche) | |
| Location |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Campeche |
| Type | Ancient Maya site |
| History | |
| Periods | Preclassic - Classic |
| Cultures | Maya civilization |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 2005 |
Candzibaantun is an archaeological Maya site located inside the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve of the state of Campeche in Mexico. It was a Maya city of southern Campeche established since the late Preclassic period integrated by various architectural groups built on a natural elevation, the site includes large buildings, stepped pyramids, artificial platforms, patios, shrines and carved monuments. The name of Candzibaantun comes from the Maya language and means “four written stones” referencing several strone stelae carved with ancient inscriptions found on the site.[1]
The main architectural group of Candzibaantun includes a triadic style complex integrated by a plaza with three stelae carved on its surface and a pyramid known as the Structure 1 of approximately 12 meters high.[2]
