Decision - 26COM 23.18 - Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche (Mexico)

The World Heritage Committee,

Inscribes the Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico on the basis of cultural criteria (i), (ii),(iii) and (iv):

Criterion (i): The many commemorative stelae at Calakmul are outstanding examples of Maya art, which throw much light on the political and spiritual development of the city.

Criterion (ii): With a single site Calakmul displays an exceptionally well preserved series of monuments and open spaces representative of Maya architectural, artistic, and urban development over a period of twelve centuries. 

Criterion (iii): The political and spiritual way of life of the Maya cities of the Tierras Bajas region is admirably demonstrated by the impressive remains of Calakmul.

Criterion (iv):  Calakmul is an outstanding example of a significant phase in human settlement and the development of architecture.