Quirigua Collection

Quiriguá Izabal South-eastern Guatemala
Quirigua, Izabal, south-eastern Guatemala. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Senor Matheu and Senor Valdeavellano examining one of the monuments which had recently been discovered

Carved stone pillar of Mayan Calendar, Quirigua, Guatemala
Carved stone pillar or stela (known as Stela E) that recorded the Mayan Calendar, Quirigua, Izabal, Guatemala (Mesoamerica). They were erected to mark the passing of a katun (roughly 20 years)

Mayan Monolith - Quirigua - Sky Xul in Jaws of a Monster
Guatemala - Mayan Monolith - Quirigua - 8th century AD. Quirigua is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala

Quirigua (b / w photo)
3099432 Quirigua (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quirigua. Illustration for Wonders of the Past edited by J A Hammerton (Fleetway)

A mystery monolith in the primeval forest of Quirigua, Guatemala, 1922. Artist: Alfred P Maudsley
A mystery monolith in the primeval forest of Quirigua, Guatemala, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Eccentric Flint 600-900 Guatemala Quirigua Maya style
Eccentric Flint, 600-900. Guatemala, Quirigua, Maya style (250-900). Chipped flint; overall: 34.6 x 19.3 cm (13 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stelae at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage SIte)
Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stele at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Guatemala

Stela E in Quirigua, Guatemala, Guatemala
Ruins of Quirigua, an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. The monuments at Quirigua include unusually large stelae elaborately carved from single

Stela K - Ruins of Quirigua, Guatemala
The photograph shows the west side of a carved stone stela known by archaeologists as Stela K, created during the reign of Jade Sky (early 9th century)

Mayan stela J, dating from 756 AD, Quirigua, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

Guatemala, Quirigua Mayan Ruins Archaeological Park (UNESCO). Ruins of a once prosperous capital city, inhabited since the 2nd century A.D. The Acropolis, stone steps. (Large format sizes available)

MAYAN MONUMENT, c1915. Men inspecting an ancient Mayan stone monument at Quirigua, Guatemala. Photograph, c1915

GUATEMALA: QUIRIGUA. Mayan memorial stone known as Zoomorph P, dedicated in 795 A.D. by Sky Xul, at Quirigua, Guatemala, before cleaning. At right is American archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley

Calendar Column
13th August 1929: A Mayan calendar column in Quirigua, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Close-up of Stele E, Mayan ruins, Quirigua, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

Mayan Acropolis dating from the 8th century AD, Quirigua, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

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Discover the ancient wonders of Quirigua, Guatemala - a mesmerizing site that transports you back in time. Marvel at the intricately carved stone pillar of the Mayan Calendar, a testament to their advanced astronomical knowledge. Stand in awe as you witness the imposing Mayan monolith known as Sky Xul trapped within the jaws of a monstrous creature, showcasing their mythical beliefs. Explore Quirigua Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with captivating Mayan stelae that tell stories of an ancient civilization's triumphs and struggles. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon the enigmatic black and white photograph capturing a mysterious monolith hidden deep within Quirigua's primeval forest. Step into another era at Quirigua Mayan Ruins Archaeological Park, where every corner reveals remnants of an extraordinary past preserved by UNESCO. Let Stela E guide your journey through Guatemala's rich heritage, leaving you captivated by its intricate details and profound symbolism. Uncover the secrets held within this remarkable archaeological site and let Quirigua transport you to a world long gone but forever etched in our collective memory.