A Gallery of Maya Cities (Image Gallery) p. 40

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by Joshua J. Mark
published on 01 May 2024

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Maya Ruins of San Gervasio on Cozumel, Mexico

by James Blake Wiener
published on 14 March 2018

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Maya Ruins of San Gervasio on Cozumel, Mexico — View Full-Size Image

The ruins of San Gervasio — located on the island of Cozumel in Mexico — were once an important site of pilgrimage to Maya people who lived from c. 1000-1650 CE. A sanctuary of the Maya goddess Ix Chel used to be located at this location, which drew pilgrims from across the Maya world.

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