Kowoj Maya
E1409780
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The Kowoj Maya were a Late Postclassic Maya group in the Petén region of present-day Guatemala, known for their independent kingdoms, distinctive architectural style, and resistance to Spanish conquest.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kowoj Maya canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T20072980 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kowoj Maya Context triple: [Nojpetén, capitalOf, Kowoj Maya]
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A.
Tojolabal Maya
Tojolabal Maya is a Mayan language spoken primarily by the Tojolabal people in the Chiapas region of southern Mexico.
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B.
Poqomam Maya
The Poqomam Maya are an indigenous Maya people of Guatemala and neighboring regions, known for their distinct Mayan language and cultural traditions that persisted despite colonial-era conflicts and displacement.
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C.
Mundo Maya
Mundo Maya is a themed exhibit area that immerses visitors in the wildlife, ecosystems, and cultural heritage of the ancient Mayan region.
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D.
Uspantek Maya
The Uspantek Maya are an indigenous Maya people of Guatemala with their own distinct Uspanteko language and cultural traditions, primarily inhabiting the highland region of the Quiché Department.
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E.
Xunantunich
Xunantunich is an ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, known for its impressive pyramids and panoramic views over the Mopan River valley.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kowoj Maya Target entity description: The Kowoj Maya were a Late Postclassic Maya group in the Petén region of present-day Guatemala, known for their independent kingdoms, distinctive architectural style, and resistance to Spanish conquest.
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A.
Tojolabal Maya
Tojolabal Maya is a Mayan language spoken primarily by the Tojolabal people in the Chiapas region of southern Mexico.
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B.
Poqomam Maya
The Poqomam Maya are an indigenous Maya people of Guatemala and neighboring regions, known for their distinct Mayan language and cultural traditions that persisted despite colonial-era conflicts and displacement.
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C.
Mundo Maya
Mundo Maya is a themed exhibit area that immerses visitors in the wildlife, ecosystems, and cultural heritage of the ancient Mayan region.
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D.
Uspantek Maya
The Uspantek Maya are an indigenous Maya people of Guatemala with their own distinct Uspanteko language and cultural traditions, primarily inhabiting the highland region of the Quiché Department.
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E.
Xunantunich
Xunantunich is an ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, known for its impressive pyramids and panoramic views over the Mopan River valley.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.