Muyil was one of the earliest and longest inhabited
ancient
Maya sites on the eastern coast of the
Yucatan Peninsula. It is located approximately 15 kilometres
(9.3 mi) south of the coastal site of Tulum,
in the modern day state of
Quintana Roo,
Mexico. Artifacts found here
date back from as early as 350
BCE. to as late as 1200-1500 CE. The ruins of Muyil are an
example of Peten architecture, like those found in southern
Mayan sites with their steep walled pyramids such as Tikal
in Guatemala. It is situated on the Sian Ka'an lagoon, a name
meaning "Where the Sky is Born". Muyil was located along a trade
route on the Caribbean once accessible via a series of canals.
Among the most commonly traded goods were Jade, obsidian,
chocolate, honey, feathers, chewing gum, and salt. It is
believed that throughout much of its history, Muyil had strong
ties to the center of Coba
located some 44 kilometres (27 mi) the northeast.
date back from as early as 350
BCE. to as late as 1200-1500 CE. The ruins of Muyil are an
example of Peten architecture, like those found in southern
Mayan sites with their steep walled pyramids such as Tikal
in Guatemala. It is situated on the Sian Ka'an lagoon, a name
meaning "Where the Sky is Born". Muyil was located along a trade
route on the Caribbean once accessible via a series of canals.
Among the most commonly traded goods were Jade, obsidian,
chocolate, honey, feathers, chewing gum, and salt. It is
believed that throughout much of its history, Muyil had strong
ties to the center of Coba
located some 44 kilometres (27 mi) the northeast.
