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Campeche
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Index
4 | State of Campeche
4 | Geographical setting, flora and fauna
7 | History
10 | Maya Culture in Campeche
12 | Edzna
14 | Jaina, Santa Rosa Xtampac, Hochob
16 | El Tabasqueño, Balamku
18 | Calakmul, Becan
21 | Chicanna, Xpujil
22 | Hormiguero, Rio Bec, El tigre
24 | The City of Campeche
24 | History of the City
26 | Buildings and Churches
26 | Sea Gate (Puerta de Mar)
28 | Independence Square and Cathedral
28 | Carvajal Mansion
29 | Paula Toro Theater
29 | Casa no. 6 Cultural Center
30 | Crafts Center
30 | Church of Dulce Nombre de Jesus
31 | Church of San Francisquito
31 | Casa del Teniente del Rey
32 | Church and ex-Monastery of San Jose
33 | Land Gate (Puerta de Tierra)
34 | The Bastions
34 | City Museum
34 | Museum of the Stelae
36 | The Outer City
36 | Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
36 | Church and ex-Monastery of San Francisco
37 | Church od San Roman
38 | Fort of San Jose al Alto
39 | Museum of Arms and Ships
39 | Fort of San Miguel
41 | Regional Museum of Maya Culture
42 | Town and Traditions
42 | Calkini
43 | Becal, Champoton
45 | Hacienda Uayamon, Grrottoes of Bolonchen
47 | Map of the state and city
Author
Luis Alberto Martos
Photos by:
Giovanni Dagli Orti, Ignacio Guevara, Adalberto Rios
50 Photos-Illustrations
48 Pages
Softcover
22 x 12.5 cm – 8.66 x 4.92 in
ISBN 970 9019 53 8
Other languages
$109.00Add to cart
Contents
Campeche, “Mexico’s hidden treasure”, is a territory for lovers of nature, archeology, colonial art and popular culture.
This state saw the flowering of one of the ancient world’s most important civilizations: Mayan culture. The vestiges of numerous cities of the Pre-classic and Classic periods today arouse enormous admiration. You can visit: Edzná, Calakmul, Becán, Santa Rosa Xtampac, Hormiguero, Chicanná, magnificent works that also represent the four most significant styles of Mayan architecture: Río Bec, Chenes, Puuc and Petén.
Founded in 1540, the city of Campeche (“World Heritage Site”) offers in its historical center a great variety of religious buildings of the Viceregal epoch, historical monuments and an impressive system of fortifications, an example of Spanish military architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. These structures formed part of the integral defensive system for protection against pirate attacks.
The state of Campeche also possesses a popular culture that comes to light in its music, dances, fiestas, crafts and culinary arts.
Did you know that upon the Spaniards’ arrival, old Campeche, or Ah Kin Pech (tick serpent), was a prosperous Mayan town of 3,000 houses.
Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, sent by the governor of the island of Cuba, discovered Campeche on March 22, 1517 and in 1530 Governor Francisco de Montejo arrived in Campeche and the chiefs swore loyalty to the Crown.