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Walking Tour of the Maya Town of Comalcalco

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The North Plaza at Comalcalco
Comalcalco North Plaza from Great Acropolis

Comalcalco North Plaza from Great Acropolis

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The North Plaza is rectangular in plan, and surrounded by a complex of temples and platforms. The plaza's west side is closed by the largest temple of Comalcalco, called Temple I. It rises almost 25 meters (~80 feet) above the plaza.

The north side of the plaza is framed by an elongated platform on top of which once stood several temples. Only one of these has been restored, Temple II on the north-western corner. The southern side is marked by another long platform, with Temple III on its western end. Temple II and III are smaller constructions compared to Temple I.

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