Maya Mountains
| Maya Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Montañas Mayas | |
 Maya Mountains during clear conditions | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Doyle's Delight |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Coordinates | 16°29′39″N 89°2′45″W / 16.49417°N 89.04583°WCoordinates: 16°29′39″N 89°2′45″W / 16.49417°N 89.04583°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 70 mi (110 km) |
| Geography | |
| Countries | Belize and Guatemala |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Mesozoic (Cretaceous) |
| Type of rock | Karstic |
The Maya Mountains are a mountain range located in Belize and eastern Guatemala, in Central America.
Geography[]
The range's highest peaks are Doyle's Delight at 1,124 metres (3,688 ft), and Victoria Peak at 1,120 metres (3,670 ft).
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a notable nature reserve within the range.
History[]
The mountains are mainly made of Paleozoic era granite and sediments.
The Maya Mountains and associated foothills contain a number of important Mayan ruins including the sites of Lubaantun,[1] Nim Li Punit, Cahal Pech,[2] and Chaa Creek.
See also[]
- Mountain ranges of Central America
References[]
- ^ C.Michael Hogan, Lubaantun, The Megalithic Portal (2007)
- ^ "Distribution of Early Middle Formative Period Sites". Archived from the original on 2003-02-20. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
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