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Governor’s Palace, Uxmal

Governor’s Palace, Uxmal
The Governor’s Palace at Uxmal is part of a monumental Mayan complex on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Built in the 8th or 9th century ad, this long, horizontal building shows a characteristic feature of the region’s architectural style—a simple lower wall and a richly decorated upper one. The Uxmal complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
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Mesoamerica; Pre-Columbian Art and Architecture; Yucatán (peninsula); Maya Civilization
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