Itzamkanac
Structure 1 | |
| Location | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Acalan |
| Type | Ancient Maya city |
| History | |
| Builder | Chontal Maya |
| Founded | 600 BC |
| Abandoned | 1557 |
| Periods | Preclassic - Classic - Postclassic |
| Cultures | Maya civilization |
Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, is an ancient Pre-Columbian city and archaeological Maya site located in the municipality of Candelaria in the state of Campeche, Mexico. Itzamkanac was the capital of the pre-Hispanic Acalan province ruled by the Chontal Maya or Putún Maya until the arrival and encounter with the Spanish conquistadors.