Uxul

Uxul was an important ancient Maya city in Campeche, Mexico, occupied from the Preclassic period and flourishing in the Classic era as a politically connected and militarily significant center. Set within a region of major cities, it contained monumental architecture, inscribed monuments, a ball court, and royal tombs, and it participated in exchange networks reaching south toward present-day Guatemala and north toward Central Mexico. By the 7th century it had come under Calakmul’s control and was tied to the Kaanu’l dynasty. Archaeology has revealed major reservoirs, elite palace burials, inscribed vessels, the tomb of prince Yotoot Tihl, and evidence of warfare and ritual violence.

Campeche · Mexico