CALAKMUL: Secrets of a LOST EMPIRE

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In the deepest jungles of Campeche lies the ruins of the greatest ancient Maya city of all time: Calakmul. As the seat of the Kan or Snake Dynasty, Calakmul commanded an impressive position in the 7th and 8th centuries, dominating a large part of the Yucatan peninsula. In this video, learn about the rivalry between Calakmul and neighboring Tikal, and the great kings who fought in the wars. Get a glimpse also of the intimidating howler monkeys in their natural habitat. We hope you enjoy watching this #antiquitiestravelguide about #Calakmul as much as we enjoyed making it. ►DOWNLOAD Professor Miano's free e-booklet: "Why Ancient History Matters": https://mailchi.mp/a402112ea4db/why-ancient-history-matters ►SUBSCRIBE to the World of Antiquity YouTube Channel for great travel videos about ancient ruins and ancient history museums. ► SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL Supporters get access to behind-the-scenes videos, early-release videos, course discounts and more! http://www.patreon.com/worldofantiquity Recommended text: Martin & Grube, Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens https://amzn.to/3aauN64 More travel information about Calakmul can be found here: On the Chiik Nahb Complex murals: http://www.mesoweb.com/articles/Carrasco-Cordeiro.pdf http://www.mesoweb.com/articles/Martin2012.pdf About Yuknoom Cheen II: https://mayadecipherment.com/2012/12/04/portraits-of-yuknoom-cheen/ About Yuknoom Took Kawiil: https://mayadecipherment.com/2015/01/07/sculptors-and-subjects-notes-on-the-incised-text-of-calakmul-stela-51/ https://mayadecipherment.com/2015/07/17/preliminary-notes-on-two-recently-discovered-inscriptions-from-la-corona-guatemala/ On Calakmul architecture: http://www.famsi.org/reports/02070/02070RodriguezCampero01.pdf https://docplayer.es/79230710-La-escultura-arquitectonica.html Follow Professor Miano on social media: ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidMiano ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DrDavidMiano ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drmiano/