Theory: Private Spaces vs. Public Spaces

Because Uxmal was build accordingly to serve the civilization of the Mayans, many of the programs were integrated into the design and the planning of the site. Such programs include the Magician’s Pyramid, the Governor’s Palace, and the Cemetery, and because of this variety of programs for a single site, Uxmal is separated into the public spaces and the private spaces accordingly to the function of each program. This particular diagram shows the organization of Uxmal’s private spaces in comparison to the public spaces.