Verified20.2490° N · 89.6480° W · 40 m
Kabah
Kabah (kabah-puuc)
Classic·Maya/Andean·🇲🇽 Mexico, Yucatán, Mexico
About
About Kabah
Kabah — Palace of Masks (Codz Poop) with 250 identical Chaac rain-god masks 0.8 m each on 45 m façade, sacbé to Uxmal.
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Why it mattersKey reference for regional chronology and architectural phasing.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function vs symbolic meaning
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre model
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.600–900 CE (Classic)
- Period
- Classic
- Culture
- Maya/Andean
- Builders
- Regional builders
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and administrative center
- Abandoned
- c.900 CE
- Rediscovered
- 20th century; INAH/Proyecto excavations
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.600 CE
Initial construction
c.900 CE
Major refurbishment and abandonment
1970s
Modern excavation and consolidation
On the ground
Structures & features
20.2490° N · 89.6480° W · 40 m · 2 mapped features
Kabah Puuc — Principal
structurePrimary structure at kabah-puuc
20.2500° N · 89.6470° WKabah Puuc — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at kabah-puuc
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