Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Ruins at Uxmal

Our guide 
The sun was in Carlie's eyes
Rylie, Me and Carlie
Carlie, Andrew, Sarah, the Oaks boy and David 
Rachael and I

Axmal was the greatest metropolitan and religious center in Puuc hills of Yucatan during the late Classical period  flourishing between the 7th and 10th centuries AD. Uxmal translates as "thrice built" and, whatever the actual number, the numerous building phases are reflected in variety of architectural styles. The city was abandoned in the 10 th century after apparently coming under Toltec influence. 
The pyramid of the Magician, at 100 feet the tallest structure in Uxmal, is more accurately named. 

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