The Mayan town of Uxmal, in the Yucatan, was founded in about 700 and had about 25,000 inhabitants. Its buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, are arranged according to knowledge of astronomy. The Pyramid of the Soothsayer, as the Spanish called it, dominates the ceremonial centre which comprises carefully designed buildings richly decorated with symbols and with sculptures depicting Chaac, the god of rain. The ceremonial sites of Uxmal, Kabáh, Labná and Sayil together represent the height of Mayan art and architecture.

UNESCO The Prehispanic Town of Uxmal

UNESCO World Heritage Site 1996