Xpuhil

Xpuhil, also written Xpujil, is a Maya archaeological site in Campeche, Mexico, within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and among several major ancient centers of the region. Occupied roughly between 300 and 1200 A.D., it is especially known for late Classic Río Bec architecture. Its most famous building, Structure I, is unusual for its three towers, roof combs, steep stairways, and nonfunctional doorways, features emphasizing appearance over interior use and echoing grander pyramid-temples elsewhere. Rediscovered in 1938, the site has since been documented despite deterioration and looting, and it remains important for both its distinctive architecture and its place in southern Campeche’s dense Maya landscape.

Campeche · Mexico