Las Monjas (The Nunnery)
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Las Monjas (The Nunnery) is a prominent pre-Columbian complex of intricately carved stone buildings within the ancient Maya city of Uxmal in Yucatán, Mexico.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Las Monjas | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya architectural complex
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building complex ⓘ pre-Columbian archaeological site feature ⓘ |
| access | tourist attraction ⓘ |
| approximateDate | 9th century ⓘ |
| archaeologicalResearch | subject of extensive architectural studies ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Puuc style NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | archaeological monument ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| culturalAttribution | Maya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | one of the most elaborate palace complexes at Uxmal ⓘ |
| decorativeMotif |
Chaac masks
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geometric friezes ⓘ lattice stonework ⓘ |
| elevationRelative | North Building is highest range ⓘ |
| feature |
courtyard
ⓘ
intricately carved facades ⓘ multiple palace-like ranges ⓘ |
| floorPlanType | quadrangle ⓘ |
| governedBy | Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart |
East Building of Las Monjas
NERFINISHED
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North Building of Las Monjas NERFINISHED ⓘ South Building of Las Monjas NERFINISHED ⓘ West Building of Las Monjas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageContext | Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Mexico
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Uxmal NERFINISHED ⓘ Yucatán NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | stone ⓘ |
| misinterpretation | believed by early Spaniards to be a nunnery ⓘ |
| nameLanguage | Spanish ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | The Nunnery NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyStructure | Pyramid of the Magician NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| orientation | rectangular courtyard surrounded by four ranges ⓘ |
| originalUse | elite residential and administrative complex ⓘ |
| ownership | federal property of Mexico ⓘ |
| partOf |
Uxmal archaeological zone
NERFINISHED
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ancient Maya city of Uxmal ⓘ |
| preservation | partially restored ⓘ |
| region | Puuc region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousFunction | ceremonial center ⓘ |
| state | Yucatán NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Late Classic period ⓘ |
| tourismImportance | major attraction within Uxmal site ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageContext | Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus | component of a World Heritage Site ⓘ |
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Las Monjas