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Uxmal,
State Yucatán, México Magician Pyramid: Temple IV Early Classic (200-600) - Early Postclassic (900-1200) 569 AD & later (900s AD) |
Comments: Temple IV is entered from the west side and has the ri- chest decorations. Constructed in the Chenes style, the temple’s faça- de represents the mask of the rain god Chac, whose jaws serve as the door. The walls are covered with masks and lattice ornamentation. |
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