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Without a doubt, uxmal is considered as being the most splendid archeological site from the prehispanic era on the American continent because of the proportions of its majestic constructions decorated with delicated embossment which are quite precisely and elegancy cerved. These features astound both the scientific community and the general public since the Mayan builders hand neither metal tools nor detectable means or transportation.
The exact date of the uxmal founding is still undeterminated but archeologist's rough estimates indicate that it was between the fifth and sixth centuries, A.D. Its cultural development, considered classic, demonstrates a certain similarly to that of chichen itza but shows none of the latter's Toltec influence
The indigenous chronicles written after the Spanish conquest name ahcuitok tutul Xiu as uxmal 's founding leader.
Please bear in mind that most place names were assigned to the various structures by the Spaniards and that the name, uxmal , was provided by the mayans in their decadent period.
Uxmal is dividing into three sections witch are.
Central Zone
- The magician's pyramid
- The nun's quadrangle
- The ballgame court
- The cemetery group
- The temple of the monuments
South Zone
- The quadrangle of the doves
- The great pyramid
- The governor's House
- The house of the turtles
- The old lady's house
- The temple of the pally
- The chimez House
North Zone
Consisting of several, still unnamed mounds
Uxmal Services
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- Restaurant
- Market
- Library
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