The Forgotten City – Exploring The Mayan Ruins Of Coba
Some of the most popular activities in Cancun are visits to the sites of ancient Mayan ruins. While many visitors are aware of the world-famous Chichen Itza and plenty of tours visit nearby Tulum, archeologists and those in the know often recommend a forgotten Mayan city. Deep in the Mexican jungle rests the city of Coba, an expansive complex of stone structures and winding roads. Due to its remote location, Coba wasnt explored by archeologists until the 1920s and remains mostly unexcavated. However, realizing the cultural value of the site, the local government constructed a modern road to the site in the 1970s and tours have grown in popularity ever since.
Though known for its stone pyramids, the area of Coba was populated and used for agricultural purposes as far back as 600 BC. By the 1st century AD, Coba began to show signs of its eventual prominence in the Mayan Kingdom, sustaining a sizable population in a more concentrated area. Much like the other great Mayan cities of Mexico, the majority of development took place between the 6th and 10th centuries including the construction of the temples...
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