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Takalik Abaj is an archeological site, formerly a site of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization. The site is in the Retalhuleu Department of Guatemala. The name means "Standing Stones" in the local Quiché Maya language; the ancient name of the site is currently unknown. ("Takalik Abaj" has often been listed as "Abaj Takalik", which is grammatically incorrect in Quiché; the more correct "Takalik Abaj" is the official name according to the Government of Guatemala).
The site flourished in the Pre-Classic era, from the 8th century BC through the 2nd century AD.
The core of the site covers about 6.5 square kilometers, with remains of some 80 structures around a dozen plazas. Over 200 sculpted stone monuments have been found here, in Olmec influenced and archaic Maya styles.
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