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November 23rd, 2006, 08:53 AM
The 120-foot high Piramide del Adivino (Magician's Pyramid) stands majestically above the other buildings, and a climb to its summit will reward you with spectacular views of the entire half-square-mile ancient city.
The Cuandrangulo de las Monjas, or Nunnery Quadrangle was believed to have been used for military purposes, perhaps an academy or palatial complex.
At the Palacio del Gobernador (Governor's Palace) you can admire the 300 foot-long facade described by one scholar as the finest structure in Uxmal.
Other attractions include the Juego de Pelota (Games Court) which is nowhere near as large or impressive as the one in Chichen Itza; Casa de las Tortugas (House of the Turtles), one of the smallest buildings, but quaint and interesting all the same and La Gran Piramide (The Great Pyramid) - adjacent to the Governor's Palace, this c.100 feet tall 9-level structure. Like the Magician's Pyramid, those prepared to climb to the summit will be rewarded with an experience filled with spectacular views.
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Uxmal (pronounced "Oosh-mahl") is said to be the most attractive of the archaeological sites; and indeed a visit to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula's archaeological sites without including Uxmal would become an incomplete experience.
Uxmal was an important city, probably build around 700AD, although inhabitants are thought to have lived in the area as far back as 800 BC - nearly 1,000 years before the city was built. It is a mystery as to why a settlement was ever made here: there are no rivers or local sources of water, and no evidence that they once existed. One of the features of Uxmal are the Mayan chultunes - or cisterns - which held water for the population to live from. Chaac, the rain god, features prominently in much of the architecture's carvings - no doubt an important source of water for these people.
Within a 10 mile radius of Uxmal are 4 other smaller ancient 'towns' of Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, and Labna. Together with Uxmal, these places make up the Ruta Puuc - (Puuc Route) named after the hills in which these ruins lie nestled.
Uxmal is a delightful archaeological site to experience. The rich green fertile land provides a perfect setting for some of the most magnificent ancient pyramids, building and temples of the ancient world. You can sense the history here as walk around and gaze at the stunning architecture and majestic layout of this ancient city.
Uxmal is located in the Yucatan peninsula, the state of Yucatan..
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The Cuandrangulo de las Monjas, or Nunnery Quadrangle was believed to have been used for military purposes, perhaps an academy or palatial complex.
At the Palacio del Gobernador (Governor's Palace) you can admire the 300 foot-long facade described by one scholar as the finest structure in Uxmal.
Other attractions include the Juego de Pelota (Games Court) which is nowhere near as large or impressive as the one in Chichen Itza; Casa de las Tortugas (House of the Turtles), one of the smallest buildings, but quaint and interesting all the same and La Gran Piramide (The Great Pyramid) - adjacent to the Governor's Palace, this c.100 feet tall 9-level structure. Like the Magician's Pyramid, those prepared to climb to the summit will be rewarded with an experience filled with spectacular views.
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Uxmal (pronounced "Oosh-mahl") is said to be the most attractive of the archaeological sites; and indeed a visit to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula's archaeological sites without including Uxmal would become an incomplete experience.
Uxmal was an important city, probably build around 700AD, although inhabitants are thought to have lived in the area as far back as 800 BC - nearly 1,000 years before the city was built. It is a mystery as to why a settlement was ever made here: there are no rivers or local sources of water, and no evidence that they once existed. One of the features of Uxmal are the Mayan chultunes - or cisterns - which held water for the population to live from. Chaac, the rain god, features prominently in much of the architecture's carvings - no doubt an important source of water for these people.
Within a 10 mile radius of Uxmal are 4 other smaller ancient 'towns' of Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, and Labna. Together with Uxmal, these places make up the Ruta Puuc - (Puuc Route) named after the hills in which these ruins lie nestled.
Uxmal is a delightful archaeological site to experience. The rich green fertile land provides a perfect setting for some of the most magnificent ancient pyramids, building and temples of the ancient world. You can sense the history here as walk around and gaze at the stunning architecture and majestic layout of this ancient city.
Uxmal is located in the Yucatan peninsula, the state of Yucatan..
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2527/mapaarquekb5.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1554/uxmalsatet7.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5078/uxmal01di6.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3729/uxmal2dv6.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8516/uxmal8fa1.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4375/uxmal5ic9.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1812/uxmal4zc3.jpg