Limestone Quarries
The Lakin Trail snakes down the hill, through exposed stones and occasional squared bedrock outcroppings. These are visible signs of the extensive quarrying activity that occurred all over the hill slopes. The Maya cut the large limestone blocks needed for different building projects here and at similar quarries on other nearby hills and ridges. Some of these ancient quarries have been reopened and utilized in the consolidation project at the site.
Limestone Quarries
Modern Limestone Quarry These are photos that were taken at a modern limestone quarry several miles from
El Pilar.
Modern Limestone Quarry