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Uxmal

Uxmal, Adivino Pyramid
Uxmal, Adivino Pyramid. / Dennis Jarvis, Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Once an important center of the ancient Maya culture where exceptionally well-preserved structures stand up to this day. It could be founded as early as 500 AD and inhabited until the 1550s, flourishing in 700 – 1100 AD. The architecture of Uxmal is considered to be of very high quality visually and structurally and belongs to the best achievements of Puuc style.

Impressive buildings are The Governor’s Palace with the longest façade in ancient Mesoamerica, the Adivino – surprising pyramid with ovate sides and Nunnery Quadrangle – governor’s residence with interesting façades.

5.1 out of 10 stars 51.0%

GPS coordinates
20.3608 N 89.7693 W
Location, address
North America, Mexico, Yucatán, 14 km north-west from Santa Elena village

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