Unfortunately, you never get the FULL rich story as you would from an actual INDIGENOUS person. It's always just a blah, blah of reading about us in books. 😂😂😂
I've been to the other Mayan complex in Belize once. This might be a smaller complex by just land area because the main pyramid here is some taller. Don't ever go in August like I had, wow it's hot at night even.
I think the timeline for the area is probably correct based on the building technique. This is not a set of megalithic structures, but ones constructed by many small stones and mortar. I'd say not quite as impressive, but still very worthy for most of the buildings remaining intact after so many hundreds of years. Even with small stones one person can carry sacred geometry can still be and probably is used in the structures. I bet there is a set of roads connecting the many Mayan sites under the jungle canopy and earth in good shape as well.
Thanks for the post. Fascinating to see the wall at 0:31showing both the finely fitted smooth blocks AND the much rougher and smaller stones that appear to have been added as repair/restoration by a much later generation of stonemasons. The "megalithic" larger smooth stones don't seem to use mortar; hard to be certain, but the gaps are so small as to suggest they are just fitted together. By Contrast, the courses of the smaller, rough stones have large gaps, apparently filled with mortar. In fact it seems almost to show THREE styles of masonry. ???? There are signs in English, so evidently this site anticipates tourist visits. Did you see any information or Assessment by Archaeologists for this Site???
Some great observations. The rough stones and mortar were used as fill; the smooth ones for the facing. Being built in layers, you would see layers or smooth and coarse rock. It's astounding to see.
I'm curious if you "felt" anything different there. I was there almost 20 years ago and not only myself, but those with me also had a unique experience. I'm curious if others have anything similar.
It feels creepy. Like it all fell apart because of the usual inevitable human corruption/derangement.. Not at all the poetic bs that the commenters are implying. "O', they we're so advanced and integrated, blah, blah." Really, we're they ?
I think certain sites create feelings. I was at a talk once where an architect talked about how religious buildings were designed to make your eye travel upwards to a certain degree, which triggers a feeling of awe in your brain, similar to watching a sunset. It was an intriguing idea.
Similar ferries were used in the USA from colonial times all the way into the 1900's, and in Europe (even across parts of the English channel to channel islands and from there to France) from medieval times
Before our current Gregorian sun-based calendar today that we use starting the 1790's, the previous calendar used before ours was based on the moon and had 13 months not 12. I think there are a few billionaires in the world capable of handling the expense of further excavation of the site with little impact to their fortunes. Especially since you can't take it with you. It certainly would be work for many helping the local economy too. Imagine that. But, I have a feeling that information discovered is knowledge most in charge do not want the people to know.
very disappointed to learn that was fiberglass. I never think of things like that, I would be devastated to travel so far to see modern made structures, but I understand why they do it. Just a bit heart breaking.
You have to keep in mind what we are looking at is not the way it looked when it was in use. The fiberglass structure is protecting the sub layer and giving a representation of what it may have looked like.
@@Ed-ym4tu precisely, I can only really immerse myself, knowing i am looking at the exact stone the ancients cut, I find it hard to be as interested, once I know someone most probably on minimum wage made this 20-30 years ago...
As I understand, it's exactly as the real part beneath, hence the incomplete look of the western frieze. And I understand that kind of disappointment, but am grateful that they are preserving the original work until better processes arrive that can do more. And when you're standing there, ot doesn't feel fake, because the world around it is so real. Just my feelings.
Xunantunchi close those/HER that here take this - possible meaning perhaps as a headstone or a ‘marker’ is placed on top of what important to them. (The request/instruction/command is to a feminine singular.) . MAH24 of Alphalang.
I wonder which of these buildings were strictly administrative? Where were the schools? The realay stations for communications? Picturing them outdoors, squatting around a teacher is silly. It rains a lot in that part of the world.
Interestingly the stele and entrance rooms that you show at 4:00 are very much in the design and style of those found in the Levant (Middle East). I have been watching archaeology vids that have shown this in the past month or so,
And again at 16:20, the building with the 2 pillars, are a basically a match for Middle Eastern worship constructions... where a diety would be housed in the inner room.... Often multiple dieties in a complex, thus multiple such constructions.
They are similar, that's for sure. I think that psychology is similar all across the world in some ways, leading societies to similar conclusions or behaviours.
Just a constructive criticism from my perspective. The breaks in the footage with you narrating "be right back" or something similar is distracting. I know it makes sense at the time, but it kills the vibe of the video. Thanks for uploading, enjoyable footage. I took some similar when I was in Mexico at some ruins. My narration is even more cheesey 😅
The Mayan's didn't build this place. It was built over a period between 9000-4000 years ago. The Mayan's may have lived out, there entire civilization there, but they didn't build it,. No more, than the Inca's built Machu Picchu.
This was a new site to me, thanks for the video.
An amazing place. Thank you for taking us with you.
Thanks for coming along! Hopefully more adventures yet to come!
Indeed
Nice to learn about a place that is new to me - great job and good luck with your channel!
Thanks so much! Trying it all out and hoping to bring these amazing sites to more people.
Places popping up out of the jungle ... The whole Mayan civilization is so mysterious... My imagination goes nutz over this .
I love this stuff, and the whole idea of secrets in the mist. So much of the world to explore...
Thank you Todd, great video and such stunning views!
Where are all the tall trees??:)
Round things might be wells?
I considered that as well. Found out later they were pillars in a private temple. Should probably update in the description.
Hey 👋 thanks for sharing your experience with us. Nice video.
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Unfortunately, you never get the FULL rich story as you would from an actual INDIGENOUS person.
It's always just a blah, blah of reading about us in books.
😂😂😂
Wow! The ferry is still there! I went across that a few times in 1985.
My guide talked about how they debated putting a full bridge in, but decided that the experience was a valuable part of the excursion.
amazing place
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I've been to the other Mayan complex in Belize once. This might be a smaller complex by just land area because the main pyramid here is some taller.
Don't ever go in August like I had, wow it's hot at night even.
Uff. Smart advice.
I think the timeline for the area is probably correct based on the building technique. This is not a set of megalithic structures, but ones constructed by many small stones and mortar. I'd say not quite as impressive, but still very worthy for most of the buildings remaining intact after so many hundreds of years. Even with small stones one person can carry sacred geometry can still be and probably is used in the structures. I bet there is a set of roads connecting the many Mayan sites under the jungle canopy and earth in good shape as well.
Cool tour. New subscriber here.
Welcome! Glad you enjoy them.
Incredible. Wow. I'm going to watch 🔺️
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Great - very impressive Video
Thank you!
Wow...Ive never seen the fibreglass reconstruction of the stonework before. Just imagine that place in its day. Amazing
Thanks for this,your video is a great exploration of this site
Mange tak🙏for rundvisningen.
Glad you liked it!
THANK U , SHARE, SHARE
Thanks for the post. Fascinating to see the wall at 0:31showing both the finely fitted smooth blocks AND the much rougher and smaller stones that appear to have been added as repair/restoration by a much later generation of stonemasons.
The "megalithic" larger smooth stones don't seem to use mortar; hard to be certain, but the gaps are so small as to suggest they are just fitted together.
By Contrast, the courses of the smaller, rough stones have large gaps, apparently filled with mortar.
In fact it seems almost to show THREE styles of masonry. ????
There are signs in English, so evidently this site anticipates tourist visits. Did you see any information or Assessment by Archaeologists for this Site???
Some great observations. The rough stones and mortar were used as fill; the smooth ones for the facing. Being built in layers, you would see layers or smooth and coarse rock. It's astounding to see.
I'm curious if you "felt" anything different there. I was there almost 20 years ago and not only myself, but those with me also had a unique experience. I'm curious if others have anything similar.
I feel different energies at different archaeological sites in the U.S., so I would be curious to know subjective sensations at this site also.
It feels creepy. Like it all fell apart because of the usual inevitable human corruption/derangement.. Not at all the poetic bs that the commenters are implying. "O', they we're so advanced and integrated, blah, blah." Really, we're they ?
I think certain sites create feelings. I was at a talk once where an architect talked about how religious buildings were designed to make your eye travel upwards to a certain degree, which triggers a feeling of awe in your brain, similar to watching a sunset. It was an intriguing idea.
Similar ferries were used in the USA from colonial times all the way into the 1900's, and in Europe (even across parts of the English channel to channel islands and from there to France) from medieval times
“Fibreglass” veneer copy, 1 1/2 meter thick, for “preservation” 🤔 Interesting
awsome
i visited there in 1987....
Before our current Gregorian sun-based calendar today that we use starting the 1790's, the previous calendar used before ours was based on the moon and had 13 months not 12. I think there are a few billionaires in the world capable of handling the expense of further excavation of the site with little impact to their fortunes. Especially since you can't take it with you. It certainly would be work for many helping the local economy too. Imagine that. But, I have a feeling that information discovered is knowledge most in charge do not want the people to know.
very disappointed to learn that was fiberglass. I never think of things like that, I would be devastated to travel so far to see modern made structures, but I understand why they do it. Just a bit heart breaking.
You have to keep in mind what we are looking at is not the way it looked when it was in use. The fiberglass structure is protecting the sub layer and giving a representation of what it may have looked like.
@@Ed-ym4tu precisely, I can only really immerse myself, knowing i am looking at the exact stone the ancients cut, I find it hard to be as interested, once I know someone most probably on minimum wage made this 20-30 years ago...
As I understand, it's exactly as the real part beneath, hence the incomplete look of the western frieze. And I understand that kind of disappointment, but am grateful that they are preserving the original work until better processes arrive that can do more. And when you're standing there, ot doesn't feel fake, because the world around it is so real. Just my feelings.
Xunantunchi close those/HER that here take this - possible meaning perhaps as a headstone or a ‘marker’ is placed on top of what important to them. (The request/instruction/command is to a feminine singular.) . MAH24 of Alphalang.
Ferry is what . 30 ft? Sorry, i thought they were long and skinny, because...they were long and skinny.
I forgot about the ferry.lol
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I wonder which of these buildings were strictly administrative? Where were the schools? The realay stations for communications? Picturing them outdoors, squatting around a teacher is silly. It rains a lot in that part of the world.
Interestingly the stele and entrance rooms that you show at 4:00 are very much in the design and style of those found in the Levant (Middle East). I have been watching archaeology vids that have shown this in the past month or so,
And again at 16:20, the building with the 2 pillars, are a basically a match for Middle Eastern worship constructions... where a diety would be housed in the inner room.... Often multiple dieties in a complex, thus multiple such constructions.
They are similar, that's for sure. I think that psychology is similar all across the world in some ways, leading societies to similar conclusions or behaviours.
Just a constructive criticism from my perspective. The breaks in the footage with you narrating "be right back" or something similar is distracting. I know it makes sense at the time, but it kills the vibe of the video. Thanks for uploading, enjoyable footage. I took some similar when I was in Mexico at some ruins. My narration is even more cheesey 😅
Thanks for the insight! I'll have to keep it in mind...
It's so crazy, if you look at really old maps, Carthage appears in that area.
I came by and was wondering how to pronounce that...
Shoe-non-too-nich?
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Where is this in China 🇨🇳
It's in Belize, on the southern part of the Yucatan peninsula.
The Mayan's didn't build this place. It was built over a period between 9000-4000 years ago. The Mayan's may have lived out, there entire civilization there, but they didn't build it,. No more, than the Inca's built Machu Picchu.
ferry not fairy
Boring!