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The
ceremonial center of Pomona is 39 km (24 mi) from the city of Tenosique and
249 km (1 55 mi) from Villahermosa.
This Mayan city thrived between 600 and 900 A.D.A. unique type of limestone
was used to build Pomona setting it apart from other archeological sites in
the area. Pomona spans 175 hectares and consists o Pomona
flourished during the late Classic period and reached its demise in the
Early post-Classic. The ancient city was a key player in regional politics
and trade due to its relationship with states in the Peten. Of the site's
groupings only one
A small altar built in the talud tablero style (inclined walls faced with carved panels) lies in the center of the plaza, a flight of stairs runs down each of its four sides. The building to the west comprises four joined structures, each with its own stairway. These buildings contain bas-reliefs depicting ornately dressed individuals, probably rulers or their courtiers. Pomona has its own museum with exhibits of pottery and stone carvings unearthed at he site.
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f six groups of buildings
on the right bank of the Pomona stream. Although Pomona isn't as large as
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