The Caves of Naj Tunich
The Caves of Naj Tunich is part of the Tentative list of Guatemala in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Naj Tunich Cave comprises a natural cave of karstic origin that was used as a ritual site by the Maya. Hieroglyphic texts, painted scenes and anthropomorphic figures from the Late Classic (c. 600–c. 900) have been found. They were only rediscovered in 1979.
Map of The Caves of Naj Tunich
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- The Caves of Naj Tunich
- Country
- Guatemala
- Added
- 2012
- Type
- Mixed
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Pre-Columbian Natural landscape - Karst landscapes and caves
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2012 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: The Caves of Naj Tunich