Oxkintok the Mayan word for a long time and a literal interpretation, it was customary to translate as "three days of burning," since they are composed of the Ox words, three; Kin: day or sun; and Tok: flint; that is, "Flint three days" or "three cutting soles." Currently it is handled as a possible meaning "city of the three suns flint." Cultural Significance Oxkintok is considered one of the most important settlements in northern Yucatan and, perhaps, the oldest city in central Puuc region. His position allowed him to control the flow of commercial goods coming from the south of the peninsula and connect with other contemporary cultures. Its main timeline is Superior Preclassic and extends to the Early Post, from 300 a. C., about 1200 d.

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From the city of Merida is accessible by taking the Federal Highway 180, which connects the capital of Yucatán with the city of Campeche, but at kilometer 57 (2 km., Before reaching the town of Maxcanú) is Cruise is the state road leading to the town of Muna, 32 km away from here .; following this wagon road and only 11 km., lies the village of Calcehtok (exhacienda Calcehtok).From this point, take the road heading toward the Calcehtok caves (which far 3 km., The town of the same name), to deviate by 1.5 km after the western branch of the road. Four kilometers later you reach the site Oxkintok (the total distance from the city of Mérida is 74 km., Approximately).

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