Pyramid of the Magician
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| Alternate name | Pyramid of the Dwarf, Casa el Adivino ,Pyramid of the Soothsayer |
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| Location | Yucatan |
| Region | Uxmal |
| Coordinates | 20°21′34″N 89°46′17″W / 20.35944°N 89.77139°WCoordinates: 20°21′34″N 89°46′17″W / 20.35944°N 89.77139°W |
| Type | Temple |
| Width | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Height | 40 m (131 ft) |
| History | |
| Builder | Itzamna or his mother (Mythical) |
| Material | Limestone |
| Founded | 560 |
| Periods | 560-16th century |
| Cultures | Maya |
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| Condition | Abandoned |
The Pyramid of the Magician (Spanish: Pirámide del adivino, "pyramid of the foreteller") is a Mesoamerican step pyramid located in the ancient, Pre-Columbian city of Uxmal, Mexico. The structure is also referred to as the Pyramid of the Dwarf, Casa el Adivino, and the Pyramid of the Soothsayer. The pyramid is the tallest and most recognizable structure in Uxmal.
The Pyramid of the Magician (El Adivino) is the central structure in the Maya ruin complex of Uxmal. The Pyramid of the Magician is also referred to as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer. Uxmal is located in the Puuc region of Mexico and was one of the largest cities on the Yucatán Peninsula. At its height, Uxmal was home to about 25,000 Maya. Like other Puuc sites, the city flourished from 600-1000 AD, with the great building period taking place between 700 and 1000 AD. The name Uxmal means 'thrice-built' in the Mayan language, referring to the many layers of construction of its most imposing structure.
The city of Uxmal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 as it is considered that the ruins of the ceremonial structures represent the pinnacle of late Maya art and architecture in their design, layout and ornamentation. The Pyramid of the Magician dominates the center of the complex and is located at the tourist entrance to the central court. It is positioned on the eastern side of the city, with its western face overlooking the Nunnery Quadrangle and is situated so that its western stairway faces the setting sun at the summer solstice.
Construction of the first pyramid temple began in the 6th century AD and the structure was expanded over the next 400 years. The pyramid fell into disrepair after 1000 A.D. and was thereafter looted during the Spanish Conquest of Yucatán.
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