Nadzca'an
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  Shown within Campeche  Nadzca'an (Mexico) | |
| Location |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Calakmul, Campeche |
| Coordinates | 18°36′25″N 89°51′06″W / 18.60694°N 89.85167°W |
| Type | Ancient Maya City |
| History | |
| Founded | 150 - 200 AD |
| Abandoned | 900 - 1000 AD |
| Periods | Late Preclassic - Classic |
| Cultures | Maya civilization |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1993 |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Rio Bec |
Nadzca'an is a Maya archaeological site located in the Balam Kú Biosphere Reserve of Campeche in Mexico. Nadzca'an was a classical period Maya city and ceremonial center built over an artificial plateau. It is located approximately 12 km northeast of the Maya site of Balamku. Numerous stelas have been found inside the main structures of the site, a mention to the emblem glyph of Calakmul is found carved on a monument from Nadzca'an.[1]
