Mayan architecture has proportions and details symbolic of its cultural figures. The ruins have left an imprint from what they valued during their time and how they chose to tribute it or express such an attribute.
The Magicians pyramid is significant to Uxmal because it is the grounds where the priest would perform his rituals to the Gods. Along the sides, details of Chac with his headdress are facing north and south, at opposite ends, suggesting a constant vigilance. The temple of the priest at the top of the pyramid houses a throne with the headdress of Chac adorning the top, symbolizing superiority. These elements combined along with the statue of a two-headed jaguar at the bottom of the courtyard suggest an overwhelming amount of power.
Essentially, the Maya saw its symbolism as a way of converying their prosperity. As mentioned in previous posts, they built over their city every 52 years, leaving behind what was there in some form to emulate prosperity in their civilization.
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