Built by the ancient civilization of The Maya in 800 B.C. during the Pre-Classical period, El Mirador (The Lookout) archeological site is believed to be the cradle of Mayan civilization in America, and the oldest mayan city in history, dating to the Pre-Columbian era. Mirador has three big sectors, all connected by a networks of highways, that allowed communication between all settlements. It has 35 architectural complex, astronomical observatories, an Acropolis and huge edifications. Most structures, masks, glyphs, friezes and pyramids have undergone restoration and maintenance, after being buried by the tropical rainforest for thousands of years. El Mirador was the dominant city of all region.