Stela erection at Yaxhá begins toward the beginning of the Classic era; Stelae 1 and 2 are reported to mention Yaxhá’s toponymic glyph.
Claim about Yaxhá · Stance: supporting
The synthesis states the first stelae were erected toward the beginning of the Classic era and notes that Stelae 1 and 2 mention the toponymic glyph of Yaxhá, supporting a Classic-period ruler seat context.
Site
- Yaxhá Petén, Guatemala
Evidence for and against
- Classic-era stelae: synthesis states first stelae erected near beginning of Classic; Stelae 1 and 2 mention Yaxhá toponymic glyph
Other claims about Yaxhá
- IDAEH began a research and conservation project in 1990 at Yaxhá and Topoxte; early excavations targeted Temple 216, the Lake Causeway, and Vía 5.
- The synthesis reports a Preclassic chultun near a ballcourt platform corner and notes evidence of a drainage canal under the ballcourt patio.
- 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.