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Mayan ruins at Uxmal

by Redlats - last update: Apr 25, 2005

Parorama of Uxmal site
From the top of the Great Pyramid (La Gran Piramide), I took this panorama of the site. Uxmal was built between 600 and 1150 A.D., although the site dates back to 500 B.C. The stonework is intricate -- truly exceptional. Uxmal's buildings seem to grow out from the forests and they are surrounded by beautiful and hilly country.

The Mayans had a governing class that served as intermediaries between man and the gods. This governing class monopolized most important activities and channeled the Mayans into the construction of these fabulous buildings.
Map of Uxmal sight
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This is part of the brochure you receive when you visit Uxmal. If you blowup the brochure, you can match the map to some of the buildings in my panorama. (9) is the Great Pyramid from where the above photo is taken. In the photo you can see [left to right] -- (3) the Quadrangle of the Nuns, (10) the Temple of the Turtles, (1) The Magician's Pyramid, and to the far right, (11) The Governor's House.

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In A Nutshell:"Outstanding and less-visited Mayan ruin"
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Comments for Redlats about Ruinas Uxmal
evaanna Wed May 14, 2008 06:11 UTC
 What a fascinating site! Pity it's such a long way from where I live. Thanks for this most interesting virtual tour and your great photos.
wilocrek Fri Apr 11, 2008 01:42 UTC
 Great pages! I'm visiting Uxmal in June so your tips and pictures have helped me with my planning!
Gatopardo Tue Sep 4, 2007 20:49 UTC
 Archaeology students should be very happy with this information. There are some very specifif details that are not that common to find sometimes.
smirnofforiginal Wed Jun 27, 2007 16:41 UTC
 wow, it's a lot more restored nowdays & the forest has been cut back a lot :) Will have to go back too at some point! (yes "mooch" is to slowly meander about).
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