El Porvenir (Maya site) facts for kids
El Porvenir is the modern name for an ancient city that is now in ruins. It belonged to the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, a group of people who lived a long time ago. This site is located in the Petén region of Guatemala.
What is El Porvenir?
El Porvenir is an old Maya city that isn't around anymore. Today, only its ruins remain. It's found in the Petén area of Guatemala. This region was home to many important Maya cities.
Why was El Porvenir important?
A researcher named Ron Canter believes El Porvenir was a very important place for ancient Maya travelers. He suggests it was the first spot where people would portage. This means they would carry their boats and goods over land. They did this to get around parts of the Usumacinta River that were too dangerous or difficult to travel by water. This made El Porvenir a key stop for trade and travel along the river.
Who was Ha' K'in Xook?
Archaeologists found a special piece of carved stone at El Porvenir. It's called the "El Porvenir Fragment." This stone has the name of a person called Ha' K'in Xook. He was the sixth ajaw, or ruler, of another big Maya city named Piedras Negras. Finding his name at El Porvenir suggests that these two cities were connected. They might have traded with each other or shared rulers.
See also
In Spanish: El Porvenir (sitio arqueológico) para niños
