The Mayan town of Uxmal, in Yucatán, was founded c. A.D. 700 and had some 25,000 inhabitants. The layout of the buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, reveals a knowledge of astronomy. The ...

Uxmal is one of five sites on the Ruta Puuc ... this list just scratches the surface — though it does highlight the most ...

Among Mexico's numerous pyramids and archaeological sites ... Constructed in a distinct ornate and geometric style, Uxmal is known as one of the best examples of ancient Maya architectural ...

A German tourist was escorted from an archaeological complex when he climbed and attempted to evade security at a Mayan ...

Scattered throughout Mexico, you'll find the ruins of several ancient civilizations, including those of the Aztec, Maya and Toltec people. Many of these sites feature impressive pyramids standing ...

at Chichén Itzá in Mexico. Other tourists gathered at the bottom as they shouted and filmed him on their mobile phones. A security guard also climbed the pyramid and attempted to follow the ...