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Edzná ("House of the Itzaes") is a Maya archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche. The site has been open to visitors since the 1970s.

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Ancient site.name
Edzna
Ancient site.alternate_name
House of the Itzaes
Ancient site.image
15-07-14-Edzna-Campeche-Mexico-RalfR-WMA 0642.jpg
Ancient site.image_size
250px
Ancient site.map_type
Mexico Campeche#Mexico
Ancient site.location
Campeche,
Ancient site.material
Limestone
Ancient site.abandoned
c. 1500 AD
Ancient site.cultures
Maya
Ancient site.discovered
1907
Ancient site.excavations
1958-
Ancient site.public_access
yes

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Edzná ("House of the Itzaes") is a Maya archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche. The site has been open to visitors since the 1970s.

The most remarkable building at the site is the main temple located at the plaza. Built on a platform 40 m high, it provides a wide overview of the surroundings. Another significant building located in the plaza is the ball court, composed of two parallel structures. The top rooms of the ball court were possibly used to store images of the gods associated with the events, along with items needed for the games.

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