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Ancient ruins of the city of Calakmul are hidden in the jungle of the Mexican state of Campeche. It is one of the largest cities of the Maya. In the territory of about 20 square kilometers more than 6500 buildings are revealed. The biggest pyramids reach height of 50 meters and width of the basis in 140 meters. During the classical period the era of dawn of Calakmul was observed. At this time it was in rigid rivalry with Tikal, this opposition can be compared to clarification of political ambitions of two superstates. Received the name the Snake Kingdom, Calakmul extended the active influence in radius of several hundred kilometers. The characteristic stone emblems with the image of the snake head found in small the mayanskikh villages testify to it.
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