Overview
Zacpeten is located on a peninsula in Lake Salpeten, the lake immediately east of Lake Peten Itza. The site has an extensive defensive system on its northern end. Settlement is densely concentrated around five high points in the terrain. Two of the high points (Group A and Group C) contain Late Postclassic ceremonial groups. Two others (Group D and Group E) include Late Postclassic residential groups. Group B contains a Late/Terminal Classic ceremonial group that is surrounded by Late Postclassic residential groups. New lidar data revealed that the site extended to the north of Group B. A presumably Late Classic portion of the site includes a causeway, a ballcourt, other buildings, and evidence of terracing.
Excavated Areas
Group A
Group C
Residential Groups
Defensive System
General Notes
Zacpeten Personal Journals
General Notes
Dissertations
