Laguna del Tigre
The National Park of Laguna del Tigre in San Andres, Peten, has converted itself in an area of great surprises for archeologist. In the last years, many monumental sites, royal tombs, stelae and other important objects have been found in La Corona and Peru-Waka sites. Peru-Waka is located on a hill 64 metres tall.
Since May 18th of this year, a funerary chamber containing shell objets and jade were found. In the same place, a fragment of a stelae was found representing the head of a Mayan. On May 8th, a group of archeologist announced the discovery of a Royal Mayan Tomb dating back to the Early Classic Period. Also, on September 2005, a group of anthropologist announced that in La Corona site was finally identified as the mysterious place knows as "Q".
Peru-Waka is identified because of its 42 stelae sorrounding the place. The ancient name of this site is "Waka". Peru-Waka was an important political and economical center of Mayan civilization during the VII and VIII century because of its size, luxury and geographical position. Its origins go back to 250 yeas BC.
