Oxkintok

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Oxkintok archaeological site in Yucatan, Mexico

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Oxkintok is an interesting archaeological site located 61 km from Kopoma by the same highway in the State of Yucatan, Mexico.

Oxkintok is characterized for the existence of a labyrinth-like construction, considered as unique in the entire State of Yucatan.

It is of exceptional interest site, the name means "three flint sun-stones". The excavated structures at Oxkintok mainly consist of three building complexes, around plazas and sub-plazas in usual Maya style.

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The most famous building at Oxkintok, however, is the Satunsat or Labyrinth, a small squat pyramid built into the hill on the west side of the main plaza, believed to represent a trip to the underworld.

Located in the westernmost region of the Puuc, 70 km to the south of Merida, in the state of Yucatan.

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