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Uxmal,
State Yucatán, México Governor House (detail) Terminal Classic (800-900 AD) 900-910 AD, Ŧ Chaan Chac K'ak'nal Ajaw (890-910 AD) |
Comments: The great stone sculpture above the main entrance shows the ruler surrounded by sky serpents and seated on a throne. His pala- ce combines elements of a royal residence and an administrative com- plex. It was designed in the highly ornamental Classic Mosaic style. |
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