Edzna was the
location for the filming of Mel Gibson's newest film, Apocalypto. After
producing and directing the most successful independent film of all time,
"The Passion of the Christ", Mel Gibson shot his next film "Apocolypto" at
Edzna. Gibson reconstructed replicas of some of the Mayan structures in
order to minimize damage to the actual site. Filming, however, was done with
the actual structures as background. Apocaplypto debuts December 8, 2006. "Apocolypto"
was filmed entirely in the Mayan language and the cast consisted of local
indigenous Mayan actors.
Edzna rose
to glory during the Classic period. This site contains numerous canals and
water deposits which denotes an advanced technological society. The site
also contains a short sacbe that is in relatively good condition along with
a large plaza, acropolis, ballcourt, steambaths and large temple/pyramid.
Of Interest:
If you climb
to the top of the "Five-Floor Building" which is the main large
temple/pyramid and place an assistant on the ground across the plaza you
will experience an audio phenomenon.
Visit Time:
2-4 hr
Sites Close By:
Dzibilnocac
- Hochob
State:
Campeche
Location:
61 km
Southeast from Campeche city on highway 261.
