Beck - an ancient Mayan city. It is located in the central part of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico in the state of Campeche, in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula. In the district - the ruins of other ancient Mayan settlements Calakmul, Xpujil, Balamku and Chikanov.

The entire perimeter of the Bekaa for 25 hectares of stretches artificial moat, by the way, the name of the city is translated "pit formed by water." This is one of the most interesting complexes in the territory of the so-called state of Rio Bec.

According to scientists, the first stone was laid here in 550 BC and a few centuries later, Beck has become a major regional center. During the excavations were found many artifacts of ancient civilization from weapons to jewelry. From 830 AD the city's population began to decline, and in 1200 it was finally abandoned.

City dominated the surrounding settlements, because he was one of the largest settlements of the Maya. The main part of the city could be reached after passing through the tunnel length of about 50 meters. In the north of the Bekaa is the main part of it is a fortress. From there, according to scientists, people could defend itself in case of siege. The main outlines of the buildings, and the channels through which airlifted seven bridges can be seen today.

For a review of tourists is available only half of the city. In the second half underway, research and restoration work.