Chronology
There is evidence of Xunantunich being settled as early as the ceramic phase of the Preclassic Period. The findings have been insubstantial to prove that Xunantunich was a site of importance. Xunantunich a site worth noting at that time. It was not until the Samal phase in AD 600-670 that Xunantunich began to grow significantly in size. Architectural constructions boomed in Hats’ Chaak phase (AD 670-750) when Xunantunich’s connection with the polity Naranjo solidified. Left in a state of abandonment at approximately AD 750 due to an unknown violent event, Xunantunich did not re-establish itself as a strong presence in the region until Tsak’ phase in AD 780-890.
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