Kiuic

Kiuic is a Mayan archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatán, Mexico.

History

Kiuic was a Mayan city of the Late and Terminal Mayan Classic Periods. It was abandoned by the Maya around 880 CE.[1] The site is well-preserved, and in that regard compared by archaeologists to Pompeii.[1]

Archaeology

The site has been under-going archaeological exploration since 2000, in part by Millsaps College archaeologists.[2] Kiuic was extensively discussed in a PBS Nova and National Geographic special.[3]


Coordinates: 20°05′34″N 89°33′50″W / 20.09285°N 89.56376°W / 20.09285; -89.56376

References

  1. 1 2 Vergano, Dan (August 25, 2010). "Archaeologists find new clues why the Maya left". USA Today. USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Millsaps field work". Millsaps College. Millsaps College. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Quest for the Lost Maya". PBS. PBS. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
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