Yamil Lu'um
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 Scorpion's Temple | |
  Yamil Lu'um Shown within Mexico  Yamil Lu'um Yamil Lu'um (Quintana Roo) | |
| Location |  Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | East Coast of Quintana Roo |
| Coordinates | 21°06′37″N 86°45′37″W / 21.11028°N 86.76028°W |
| Type | Ancient Maya site |
| History | |
| Founded | 1200 - 1550 |
| Abandoned | 1550 |
| Periods | Postclassic |
| Cultures | Maya civilization |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | East Coast of Quintana Roo |
Yamil Lu'um is a Maya archaeological site located on the beach coast of Cancún in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Yamil Lu'um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (Templo del Alacrán), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean.[1] Today, the Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún Hotel Zone.[2]
