IDAEH began a research and conservation project in 1990 at Yaxhá and Topoxte; early excavations targeted Temple 216, the Lake Causeway, and Vía 5.
Claim about Yaxhá · Stance: supporting
An IDAEH-linked synthesis states that in 1990 the Institute of Anthropology and History of Guatemala began research and conservation in the region at Yaxhá and Topoxte, with initial excavations focused on Temple 216, the Lake Causeway, and Vía 5.
Site
- Yaxhá Petén, Guatemala
Evidence for and against
- IDAEH-linked synthesis: research and conservation began in 1990 at Yaxhá and Topoxte; early excavations targeted Temple 216, Lake Causeway, and Vía 5
Other claims about Yaxhá
- The synthesis reports a Preclassic chultun near a ballcourt platform corner and notes evidence of a drainage canal under the ballcourt patio.
- Stela erection at Yaxhá begins toward the beginning of the Classic era; Stelae 1 and 2 are reported to mention Yaxhá’s toponymic glyph.
- Terminal Classic activity is described as major renovation and relocation of sculpted monuments, including movement of several stelae to new placements associated with later architectural activity.