Mexico - Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche

"Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche is a renomination and extension of the existing 3,000 ha cultural World Heritage property, Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche. It now becomes mixed natural and cultural property. The site is located in the central/southern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula, in southern Mexico and includes the remains of the important Maya city Calakmul, set deep in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas. The city played a key role in the history of this region for more than 12 centuries and is characterized by well-preserved structures providing a vivid picture of life in an ancient Maya capital. The property also falls within the Mesoamerica biodiversity hotspot. This hotspot is the third largest in the world and encompasses all subtropical and tropical ecosystems from central Mexico to the Panama Canal.." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Mayan jade masks of Calakmul. Thanks to Marco of Austria for mailing from Mexico.