The existence of a town wall reflects a situation of conflict, probably due to the strengthening of other urban centres that eventually contested Uxmal's control of the region; Uxmal was abandoned by ...

The dwarf and the ruler of Uxmal challenged each other to feats of strength ... This image depicts the façade of the superstructure of the House of the Dwarf. The wall is distinctive for its elegant ...

The Mayan town of Uxmal, in Yucatán, was founded c. A.D. 700 and had some 25,000 inhabitants. The layout of the buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, reveals a knowledge of astronomy. The ...

After a stop in Mérida, they headed for the last destination of their journey. The expedition to Uxmal led the team to find lavish buildings and temples like Casa el Adivino and a distinct regional ...

The Mayan town of Uxmal, in Yucatán, was founded c. A.D. 700 and had some 25,000 inhabitants. The layout of the buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, reveals a knowledge of astronomy. The ...

The most imposing icons on this façade are the stacks of masks running up the wall (far right) representing the god Chac, the ancient god of rain important to the people of Uxmal. When Catherwood ...