ZONA ARQUEOLÓGICA KABAH
The largest archaeological site of the Ruta Puuc, a city built along a north-south axis in Kabah.
Kabah is the largest archaeological site in the Ruta Puuc, after Uxmal. But, unlike its neighbour, much less information is available about its history. The city is built along a north-south axis, which today corresponds to the main road and divides it into two parts. The main entrance is to the west and leads to the most important buildings. The Templo de las Columnas, built on a natural elevation, can be reached by two flights of stairs. It is entered through several entrances of varying width, two of which are divided by columns. The roof, itself decorated with small colonnades, retains part of its crest. To its left, the Teocalli has even more imposing columns; its residential character is attested by the numerous chulunas found in its surroundings. These constructions were essential to retain rainwater in this particularly dry part of the peninsula, on the one hand for the consumption of the Maya and on the other hand for their crops. The central building is linked to the famous Palacio de las Máscaras (or Codz-Poop). From here, a sackbut goes to the west side of the site (across the road) where it then heads towards Uxmal, passing under a grandiose arch that marked the entrance to the city. If the city benefited from John L.'s visit in 1843. Stephens and Frederick Cathewood in 1843 to be updated, it seems that not all the buildings have yet been cleared of vegetation.
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