... Beautiful view of one of the most important archaeological Mayan sites... built on top of some hills in the middle of the forest... one of the most striking testimony of the Maya civilization and Mexico’s lesser known treasures... the number of monuments, their quality and the level of details featuring the Puuc architecture makes it spectacular... parts of the site are well preserved... but also a considerable amount of restoration has been done to parts of the site that were crumbling... a visit to the ancient Mayan site of Uxmal is definitely a must do of anyone interested in the history, culture and architecture of the Mayans... Thanks a lot Yesy!【ツ】
The Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal comprises the remains of the Late Mayan centers of Uxmal, Kabah, Labná and Sayil.
Ceramic evidence points to an early occupation at Uxmal dating back to 800 BCE. The majority of the structures seen today date from the Late Classic (600-900 CE) and its architecture is termed Puuc style.
"Puuc" is the name of the hilly region just below Merida where these sites are located. And it’s the name of the architectural style named after it. At these sites, cosmology was used to determine the urban layout and the characteristic Puuc architecture with richly decorated building facades was developed. Most show representations of the head of Chaac, the rain god.
This pre-Hispanic city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
The 75th Anniversary of Autonomous University of Mexico State
(Issued 17-10-2019)
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