Uxmal, meaning "thrice built," contains rich layers of information in constructions spanning the length of the site. Two strong examples of these layers include the Great Platform, on top of which the House of the Governor stands, and the Pyramid of the Magician. The Great Platform is actually three superimposed platforms created over time. The Pyramid of the Magician is a convergence of five pyramids, constructed and deconstructed throughout Uxmal's history. These stand as two instances documenting the development of Uxmal architecture and the layers of rich history contained in the ancient Mayan site.
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