Arif Hodzic
speaker
817 appearances
3 recordings
1 series
first heard Jul 2026
last heard 25 Aug
Arif Hodzic’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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The sun hangs high around fluffy pillow, like clouds.
As you walk along a shaded dirt path, the air is alive with birdsong echoing through the tree canopy.
You approach a rustic thatched roof ticket booth where a local man stands behind the window.
He greets you, and you give him your ticket.
The man scans it, smiles, and hands it back to you.
You are now ready to explore the ancient archaeological site of Ek Balam, a name that means the Black Jaguar.
Ek Balam lies in the northern Maya lowlands of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, a tropical region known for its cultural importance.
The archaeological site lies just north of Valladolid, a vibrant colonial town packed full of sun-drenched plazas, historic churches, and natural swimming holes.
Ek Balam, however, predates the town by centuries.
Once the seat of a powerful Maya city-state, it was established around 300 BCE.
The city peaked in the 9th century, before gradually becoming abandoned.
Today, you have the privilege of walking through the remnants of that history, a glimpse into one of the most dominant and advanced Mesoamerican societies of its time.
You feel a pitter patter of excitement just thinking about it.
While Chichen Itza is the most popular Maya site in the Yucatan, you feel drawn to discover somewhere a bit more off the beaten path.
You want to feel like you're in an adventure film rather than a tourist attraction.
past the ticket desk, you continue walking straight.
As you head toward the ruins, a couple of men ask you if you need a tour guide.
However, you have decided to visit Ek Balam at your own pace, with the help of a self-guided audio tour you've downloaded to your phone.
So, you politely decline and continue on until you reach the first sight.
Now, you hear the voice of the audio guide start to play through your earbuds.
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