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	nim li punit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nim Li Punit, sometimes also known as Big Hat or Top Hat (especially shortly after its discovery) is an ancient Maya site in the Toledo District of the nation of Belize, about 40 km north of the town of Punta Gorda, at 16° 19' N, 88° 47' 60W.
		The name is Kekchi Maya language for "Big Hat", referring to the large elaborate head-dress worn by a sculpture of one of the site's ancient kings.
		Nim Li Punit is a medium sized site from the Maya Classic period, flourishing from the 5th century through the 8th century.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /nim_li_punit.html (230 words)

	Nim Li Punit Archaeological site - Complete information about Toledo District in Southern Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nim Li Punit is one of the smaller Maya sites well known for the large amount of stele found there.
		Nim Li Punit lies approximately 5 kilometers off the Southern Highway, near the villages of Indian Creek and Golden Stream.
		Nim Li Punit is set in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, within the drainage basin of the Rio Grande.
	www.southernbelize.com /nimli.html (786 words)

	Archaeological Sites of Belize, Lubaatun, Marco Gonzalez, Nim Li Punit, Nohmul, Pacbitun, Santa Rita Corozal, Uxbenka, ...
		One reasonable explanation for this is that perhaps Nim Li Punit was the ceremonial center and Lubaatún was the commercial center.
		Nim Li Punit consists of a main plaza bordered on three sides by moderately sized buildings, except on the west side where there is a pyramid.
		Nim Li Punit is much too small to have so many stelae and its neighbor, Lubaantún, has none.
	www.mayan-world.com /ruinas/belize2-m.htm (1840 words)

	The Belize Virtual Guide - Nim Li Punit - Mayan Ruins Tour
		Nim Li Punit lacks the architectural wonder of other Mayan sites, but is special for a number of reasons.
		Nim Li Punit is important because apart from architectural structures, probably the most important Mayan art form was the stela.
		On one stela at Nim Li Punit, a ruler scatters copal incense into a flaming brazier, and is flanked by his wife and a young man, possibly his son or successor.
	www.travelbelize.org /german/html/guide/ma/ma11.html (472 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		It seems that all the ceremonial structures of Lubaantun were actually located at Nim Li Punit.
		Nim Li Punit, or Big Hat, is a relatively young site dating back to the Late Classic Period (550 to 850 AD).
		Nim Li Punit is located on a ridge overlooking the Gulf of Honduras.
	www.stetson.edu /artsci/las/sitler/belize/mayanru.htm (1573 words)

	Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins, Toledo District Mayan Villages & Ruins
		The Nim Li Punit Mayan site was important during the Late Classic period and is notable for its large collection of stelae, which are pillar monuments.
		Nim Li Punit (Big Hat) is named for the large headdress on an etched figure on Stela 14.
		Situated on a ridge along the foothills of the Maya Mountains, Nim Li Punit's city center consists of three groups of structures; the ceremonial centers as well as two civic and one elite residential area.
	planetware.com /belize/.../nim-li-punit-mayan-ruins-biz-to-nim.htm (216 words)

	Belize by District - Toledo District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nim Li Punit (BIG HAT) in the far southern region of Belize in the district of Toledo, is one of three major sites.
		Nim Li Punit is relatively young and dates back to the Middle Classic Period (400 to 700 AD).
		The Maya of Nim Li Punit lived within the traditional Mayan civil structure and obviously interacted with those from the north, but yet show interesting deviations and cultural changes of the later periods and a perspective of the southern Maya.
	www.belizen.com /Destination/index_BToledo.htm (3344 words)

	MyBelizeAdventure.com : Destinations: Toledo : Nim Li Punit
		Nim Li Punit is located just northeast of the village of Indian Creek in the Toledo district.
		Nim Li Punit is characterized by the discovery of its many stelae (quite the opposite from its neighbor Lubaantun).
		This was once a residential area for the ruling family of Nim Li Punit.
	www.mybelizeadventure.com /destinations/toledo/nimlipunit (415 words)

	Getting to Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit
		Waiting there for the next bus was not an option, because I hoped to see Nim Li Punit and be waiting for it there.
		He said he was going past Nim Li Punit and could drop me off there.
		Nim Li Punit lies along the top of a ridge in the foothills of the Maya Mountains.
	www.mostlymaya.com /Lubaantun.html (969 words)

	Toledo District Belize Mayan Ruins - Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun, near Punta Gorda, Tropical Jungle Rainforest Travel ...
		Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit, Toledo District, Belize
		Nim Li Punit, meaning "big hat" in Mayan, was only discovered in 1976, and archaeological work did not begin at Nim Li Punit until 1983.
		Nim Li Punit is special for a number of reasons.
	www.ddat.com /discountstudenttravel/discount_travel/lubaantun_and_nim_li_punit.htm (497 words)

	Placencia area inland attractions - Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nim Li Punit is thought to have a special relationship with nearby Lubaantun, as determined by preliminary excavations of the site.
		A 9 meter tall carved stelae, the tallest carved stelae in Belize or perhaps in all of the Mayan area, is one of 8 carved stelae found at Nim Li Punit.
		Nim Li Punit is situated just off the Southern Highway about 25 miles north of Punta Gorda Town.
	www.nvmundo.com /catravel/caguide/placencia.htm (517 words)

	Punta Gorda : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		Only discovered in 1976, Nim Li Punit is a relatively small site, with four compact plazas and one ball court.
		One of the plazas served as an astronomical observation area, with a platform and stone markings indicating the point where the sun rises on the equinoxes.
		Nim Li Punit is located about 2 miles (3km) off the Southern Highway, near the village of Indian Creek, 25 miles (40km) north of Punta Gorda.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/puntagorda/3553010029.html (1468 words)

	Maya civilization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		What is inappropriate during one season might come to pass in another since much of the Mayan religious tradition is based on cycles and not permanence.
		The life-cycle of maize lies at the heart of Maya belief.
		This philosophy is demonstrated on the Mayan belief in the Maize God as a central religious figure.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mayan_civilization (4776 words)

	BELIZEmagazine.com - The Internet Magazine of Belize
		Excavations at Nim Li Punit were active throughout the 1980's.
		The area was so named for the carvings that reflect in part the tribal headdress which was worn by a great Maya leader etched into the longest of the twenty-six stelae discovered on site including the largest in Belize, and one of the largest in the entire Maya world.
		Nim Li Punit is located literally in the foothills of the southern extension of the Maya Mountains in the Toledo District, the land of the Maya.
	www.belizemagazine.com /edition01/english/e01_14archaeology.htm (511 words)

	Belize: Archaeological Sites of Mayan World
		Uxbenka, Nim Li Punit and Lubaatun are located in the very south of Belize.
		Since Lamanai lies along the shores of the beautiful New River lagoon the waters are perfect for swimming and water sports.
		There is an abundance of wildlife in the park with families of howler monkeys living there and the marsh lands around the lagoon support many species of water birds.
	www.mayan-world.com /ruinas/belize-m.htm (2412 words)

	Nim Li Punit -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The name is Kekchi Maya language for "Big (Headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim) Hat", referring to the large elaborate head-dress worn by a sculpture of one of the site's ancient kings.
		Nim Li Punit is a medium sized site from the Maya Classic period, flourishing from the (additional info and facts about 5th century) 5th century through the (additional info and facts about 8th century) 8th century.
		The site is near Belize's (additional info and facts about Southern Highway) Southern Highway and is open to visitors.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ni/nim_li_punit.htm (164 words)

	The Toledo Ecotourism Association - Mayan Ruins
		Visit the royal observatory of Nim Li Punit, designed by ancient astrologers for alignment with the summer solstice and the spring and fall equinox.
		This unique stellae at Nim Li Punit is remarkably well preserved, one of the clearest in existence.
		The piece was discovered with its surface was face down in the soft soil, protecting it from exposure to centuries of rain and wind.
	www.plenty.org /mayan-ecotours/ruins.htm (169 words)

	Maya Sites of Belize, Ambergris Caye, Belize
		Xunantunich- the village of San Jose Succotz lies next to the Mopan River, at the foot of Xunantunich; its people are of predominantly Yucatecan Maya origin and the village is famous for its fiesta and traditional dances; it was also the base camp for one of the greatest Maya archaeologists, Eric Thompson.
		The focal structure at Nohmul, which lies amongst sugar cane fields, is the highest landmark in the Orange Walk/Corozal area; it is located a mile from the Northern Highway and is part of the twin villages of San Pablo and San Jose.
		Xunantunich lies directly on the tourist route for those leaving Belize for Tikal in Guatemala or vice versa and is easily accessible from the main Western Highway.
	ambergriscaye.com /pages/mayan/mayasites.html (19277 words)

	BelizeTourism.Org - Press Kit: Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nim Li Punit Guesthouse & Cabins, named for the ancient Maya ceremonial site nearby, is nestled at the foot of the Maya Mountains and serves as the main facility for land-based accommodations and excursions.
		Situated on a hilltop with a spectacular view of the rainforest, the twelve cabins are built with local materials and furnished with indigenous décor and British colonial style furniture.
		Jungle Camp is situated on the pristine Golden Stream, deep in the heart of the Belizean jungle and approximately five miles south of Nim Li Punit Guesthouse.
	www.belizetourism.org /press/118.htm (755 words)

	Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, Caving and Cockcscomb Jungle Adventures Available in Southern Belize
		Nim Li Punit means "big hat" (the carving on the tallest stela shows a person wearing a "big hat" - a very large headdress).
		Nim Li Punit is most well-known for the quantity and quality of the stelae at the site.
		Santiago Coc, a local resident, began working with archeologists in the early 1970s, and is now available for tours (he's a wealth of information -- ask him if he has any of his handmade whistles to sell).
	www.destinationsbelize.com /other_wa.htm (939 words)

	Rum Point Inn, Placencia, Belize - Maya Ruins Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		In the southern part of Belize are found two very interesting sites - Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit.
		The road can be a little rugged and sometimes a short walk is necessary to take you to the site entrance.
		Nim Li Punit appears to be a special ceremonial site and is part of the Copan area of influence.
	www.rumpoint.com /rumpoint/tour3.html (598 words)

	Cayo Adventure Tours
		The first stop is Nim Li Punit, a small ruin known for it's stelae.
		Nim Li Punit is from the Late Classic Period.
		The Maya name for the site, Nim Li Punit, translates to mean "big hat".
	www.cayoadventure.com /mayan.html (1088 words)

	Magnum Belize Tours, Belize Experts in Travel to Belize - Resorts, Hotels, Travel Inn, Lodges and vacation in Belize
		Nim Li Punit Guesthouse and Cabins is nestled at the foot of theMaya Mountains about 23 miles northeast of Punta Gorda.
		It isdirectly across from the ancient Maya ruins of Nim Li Punit.
		Jungle Camp is located deep in the heart of the undisturbedBelizean rainforest, five miles south of Nim Li Punit Guesthouse,along the Golden Stream.
	www.magnumbelize.com /resorts/belizelodge.html (186 words)

	Blue Creek Cave - Nim Li Punit - Maya Archeological site tours- Belize
		Nim Li Punit, a small ruin known for it's stelae.
		Take a Guided tour of Nim Li Punit from Placencia, then an afternoon visit to Lubanntun.
		An oasis for the traveler....Whether couples seeking a romantic space or groups in search of a base location for birding or an adventure in watersports.
	www.belize-vacation.com /belize/nim-li-punit.htm (445 words)

	Turquoise Net - Belize : Mayan Ruins
		Just south of the Rio Bravo lies the Gallon Jug parcel, some 130,000 acres of tropical forest retained by Barry Bowen as a private reserve.
		Intense farming is carried out in a small area and also, an unusual cattle project has got underway, using new embryo transfer technology from English Hereford bloodlines to improve local stock.
		Nim Li Punit is located off the Southern Highway about 25 miles north of Punta Gorda Town.
	www.turq.com /belize/belruin.html (1898 words)

	DayEight
		Nim Li Punit is Mayan for “The Big Hat” and is derived from one of the site’s 26 stelae which depicts a figure wearing a large headdress.
		Nim Li Punit was first settled around AD 400 and lasted, perhaps, until AD 1000.
		The road to Nim Li Punit is very steep.
	www.batnet.com /bogart/belize/DayEight.htm (1742 words)

	Delegation of the European Commission to Jamaica: Belize Annual Report 1998-2001
		An ex-post evaluation of the project was undertaken in June 2001, which concluded that the project had been effective in improving the archaeological structures and tourist facilities at both Nim Li Punit and Lubaantum, as well as in transferring technology, enhancing and increasing local expertise in consolidation and restoration of Maya sites.
		The discovery of stelae and of two tombs in Nim Li Punit, during consolidation works, conferred additional knowledge and attraction of the site.
		Although the number of tourists increased at both sites, the Evaluation confirmed that the project failed in promoting Belize’s part of “La Ruta Maya”, which forms a much wider objective to be addressed within the overall tourism marketing efforts of the country.
	www.deljam.cec.eu.int /en/belize/annualrep/1998-2001/Overveiw14.htm (828 words)

	Wingspan Online - Campus - Class
		They had to climb ladders to reach bridges, or canopies, and other platforms in the forest among the trees; at times they were walking as much as 150 feet above the riverbed.
		The group also visited two Mayan ruin sites, Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit, on the Southern Highway in the Toledo District near the Blue Creek Rainforest Reserve.
		A few Mayan families live near the road leading to Nim Li Punit, but "no organized town exists nearby," he said.
	www.lccc.cc.wy.us /wingspan/Archives/1999/9909/Belize.htm (729 words)

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