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The city of dawn, also named Tulum or Zama can be found along the Caribbean Sea in Mexico. It was one of the last Mayan cities, that had its height between the 13th and 15th century. At the end of the 16th century, seventy years after the arrival of the Spaniards, the city was abandoned. It is supposed Tulum could survive the downfall of Mayan civilization because of its strategic location. Most of the cities were situated in the jungle. As the forests got depleted by overbuilding and overpopulation, which led to lack of water and food, and finally to desertion of the urban centra, Tulum could survive with the resources from the sea. The building on the photograph is "El Castillo", the biggest and most important construction on the site. It is overlooking an 12m high cliff.

Exif: 24mm, F9, 1/320s, ISO 100

Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70mm, B + W UV filter.

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Description
The city of dawn, also named Tulum or Zama can be found along the Caribbean Sea in Mexico. It was one of the last Mayan cities, that had its height between the 13th and 15th century. At the end of the 16th century, seventy years after the arrival of the Spaniards, the city was abandoned. It is supposed Tulum could survive the downfall of Mayan civilization because of its strategic location. Most of the cities were situated in the jungle. As the forests got depleted by overbuilding and overpopulation, which led to lack of water and food, and finally to desertion of the urban centra, Tulum could survive with the resources from the sea. The building on the photograph is "El Castillo", the biggest and most important construction on the site. It is overlooking an 12m high cliff.

Exif: 24mm, F9, 1/320s, ISO 100

Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70mm, B + W UV filter.

Copyright © lux69aeterna. All rights reserved. My images may not be reproduced or used in any form without my written permission.