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	'''Yamil Lu'um''' is a ] archaeological site located on the beach coast of ] in the state of ], ]. Yamil Lu’um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (''Templo del Alacrán''), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yamil Lu'um, la zona arqueológica perdida de Cancún \|url=https://www.poresto.net/turismo/mexico/2021/1/22/yamil-luum-la-zona-arqueologica-perdida-de-cancun.html \|website=PorEsto!}}</ref> Today, The Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún hotel zone.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Conoce el ~~‘Templo~~ del ~~Alacrán’~~, tesoro escondido de Cancún \|url=https://sipse.com/novedades/conoce-el-templo-del-alacran-tesoro-escondido-de-cancun-457517.html \|website=SIPSE}}</ref>		'''Yamil Lu'um''' is a ] archaeological site located on the beach coast of ] in the state of ], ]. Yamil Lu’um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (''Templo del Alacrán''), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yamil Lu'um, la zona arqueológica perdida de Cancún \|url=https://www.poresto.net/turismo/mexico/2021/1/22/yamil-luum-la-zona-arqueologica-perdida-de-cancun.html \|website=PorEsto!\|date=22 January 2021 }}</ref> Today, The Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún hotel zone.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Conoce el 'Templo del Alacrán', tesoro escondido de Cancún \|url=https://sipse.com/novedades/conoce-el-templo-del-alacran-tesoro-escondido-de-cancun-457517.html \|website=SIPSE\|date=4 November 2023 }}</ref>

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Yamil Lu'um
History
Scorpion's Temple
Shown within MexicoShow map of MexicoYamil Lu'um (Quintana Roo)Show map of Quintana Roo
Location	Mexico
Region	East Coast of Quintana Roo
Type	Ancient Maya site
Founded	1200 - 1550
Abandoned	1550
Periods	Postclassic
Cultures	Maya civilization
Architecture
Architectural styles	East Coast of Quintana Roo

Yamil Lu'um is a Maya archaeological site located on the beach coast of Cancún in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Yamil Lu’um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (Templo del Alacrán), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean. Today, The Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún hotel zone.

Architecture

Yamil Lu'umil is located on a beach rock cliff considered the highest natural point on the coast of Cancún, the site dates from the late postclassic period and was built around the years 1200 to 1550 AD. The Scorpion's Temple is the main building of the site. It is a ceremonial shrine named after a scorpion sculpture found inside.

References

"Yamil Lu'um, la zona arqueológica perdida de Cancún". PorEsto!. 22 January 2021.
"Conoce el 'Templo del Alacrán', tesoro escondido de Cancún". SIPSE. 4 November 2023.
"Templo del Alacrán Yamil Lu'um Cancún". MéxicoDestinos.

v t e Maya sites
Belize	Actun Tunichil Muknal Altun Ha Baking Pot Barton Creek Cave Cahal Pech Caracol Cerros Chaa Creek Colha Cuello El Pilar KaʼKabish Kʼaxob La Milpa Lamanai Louisville Lower Dover Lubaantun Marco Gonzalez Minanha Nim Li Punit Nohmul Nohoch Cheʼen Pacbitun Pusilha San Estevan Santa Rita Tipu Uxbenka Xnaheb Xunantunich
Guatemala	Aguateca Altar de Sacrificios Arroyo de Piedra Balberta Bejucal Cancuén Cerro Quiac Chama Chitinamit Chocolá Chutixtiox Cotzumalhuapa Dos Pilas El Baúl El Chal El Mirador El Perú El Porvenir El Temblor El Tintal El Zotz Guaytán Holmul Holtun Itzan Iximche Ixkun Ixlu Ixtonton Ixtutz Kaminaljuyu Kinal Kʼatepan La Amelia La Blanca La Corona La Joyanca La Muerta Machaquila Mixco Viejo Montana Motul de San José Naachtun Nakbe Nakum Naranjo Pajaral Piedras Negras Punta de Chimino Quiriguá Qʼumarkaj Río Azul Sacul San Bartolo San Clemente Seibal Takalik Abaj Tamarindito Tayasal Tikal Topoxte Tres Islas Uaxactun Ucanal Wajxaklajun Witzna Xultun Yaxha Zacpeten Zaculeu Zapote Bobal
Honduras	Copán El Puente
Mexico	Acanceh Aguada Fénix Aké Balamku Balankanche Becan Bonampak Calakmul Chacchoben Chactún Chicanná Chinkultic Chichen Itza Chunchucmil Chunhuhub Chunlimón Coba Comalcalco Dzibanche Dzibilchaltun Edzna Ekʼ Balam Hormiguero Izamal Izapa Jaina Joljaʼ Kabah Kiuic Kohunlich Komchen Labna La Mar Mayapan Maní Moral Reforma Muyil Ocomtún Oxkintok Palenque Plan de Ayutla Pomona Punta Sur Río Bec San Gervasio Sayil Tamchen Toniná Tortuguero Tulum Uxmal Uxul Valeriana Xcaret Xelha Xlapak Xpuhil Xtampak Yaxchilan Yaxuná Yula Yoʼokop (for more articles see Category:Maya sites in Mexico)
El Salvador	Cara Sucia Casa Blanca Cihuatán Joya de Cerén San Andrés Tazumal
See also: Pre-Columbian era

State of Quintana Roo

Chetumal (capital)

Municipalities (seats)

Bacalar (Bacalar)
Benito Juárez (Cancún)
Cozumel (San Miguel de Cozumel)
Felipe Carrillo Puerto (Felipe Carrillo Puerto)
Isla Mujeres (Isla Mujeres)
José María Morelos (José María Morelos)
Lázaro Cárdenas (Kantunilkín)
Othón P. Blanco (Chetumal)
Puerto Morelos (Puerto Morelos)
Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen)
Tulum (Tulum)

Places of interest

Caves	Sistema Dos Ojos Sistema Nohoch Nah Chich Sistema Ox Bel Ha Sistema Sac Actun
Islands	Isla Contoy Isla Holbox Isla Mujeres
Maya sites	Chacchoben Coba Kohunlich Muyil San Gervasio Tulum Xcaret Xelha Yo'okop
Reefs	Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park Banco Chinchorro
Other	Akumal Mahahual Punta Allen Punta Sur Riviera Maya Sian Kaʼan Xcalak Yum Balam

Categories:

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	'''Yamil Lu'um''' is a ] archaeological site located on the beach coast of ] in the state of ], ]. Yamil Lu’um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (''Templo del Alacrán''), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yamil Lu'um, la zona arqueológica perdida de Cancún \|url=https://www.poresto.net/turismo/mexico/2021/1/22/yamil-luum-la-zona-arqueologica-perdida-de-cancun.html \|website=PorEsto!}}</ref> Today, The Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún hotel zone.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Conoce el ~~‘Templo~~ del ~~Alacrán’~~, tesoro escondido de Cancún \|url=https://sipse.com/novedades/conoce-el-templo-del-alacran-tesoro-escondido-de-cancun-457517.html \|website=SIPSE}}</ref>		'''Yamil Lu'um''' is a ] archaeological site located on the beach coast of ] in the state of ], ]. Yamil Lu’um is part of the Maya region of the East Coast of Quintana Roo, Its development occurred during the late postclassic period of the Maya civilization, the main structure is a ceremonial shrine known as the Scorpion's Temple (''Templo del Alacrán''), This temple is believed to have also served as a Pre-Columbian lighthouse in the beach facing the ocean.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Yamil Lu'um, la zona arqueológica perdida de Cancún \|url=https://www.poresto.net/turismo/mexico/2021/1/22/yamil-luum-la-zona-arqueologica-perdida-de-cancun.html \|website=PorEsto!\|date=22 January 2021 }}</ref> Today, The Yamil Lu'um archaeological site is located inside the Cancún hotel zone.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Conoce el 'Templo del Alacrán', tesoro escondido de Cancún \|url=https://sipse.com/novedades/conoce-el-templo-del-alacran-tesoro-escondido-de-cancun-457517.html \|website=SIPSE\|date=4 November 2023 }}</ref>

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