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In Chicanna, the builders took advantage of the slightly high elevation to construct several groups of rooms and enclosures for carrying out ritual ceremonies. Evidence of occupation dates back to the period known as the Late Preclassic (300 BC to 200 AD) while the last stages of activity date to the Early Post classic (1100 AD). The ancient name is not known and was named Chicanna when discovered in 1966. The name refers to structure II which alludes to the House of the Serpent mouth. Chi=mouth, can=serpent and na=house.
Due to its location, dimensions and rich decoration of the buildings, it has been considered a small elitist center of Becan which possibly served as a residential zone for the rulers of Becan.
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