The wood beam or lintel in this picture is over 1000 years old. You can see it in the center under the thatching. I can’t remember what this building originally was. I think the beam was made of rubber wood.
This archway was one of only 5 entryways through the wall into Tulum. The wall ran along 3 sides of the city and the ocean runs along the 4th with a cliff face. The wall was 16ft high and 26ft thick. Very impressive.
The large building in the back is where they would sacrifice children on the solstices and equinoxes. We weren’t allowed to climb it though.
Now for something a bit lighter. This sand castle was on the beach at the resort. I think some kids worked very hard on it.