Fig. 40. — Ruins of Tulum near the village of Tancah on the east coast 



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Fig. 41. — A view along the east coast from the top of the ruins of Tulum. 

 The wall around the ancient town is seen in the center of the picture. The 

 ridge along the coast is covered with a dense growth of palms. 





Fig. 42. — A street in the village of Tancah. 



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