Uxmal

geographical name

Ux·​mal üsh-ˈmäl How to pronounce Uxmal (audio)
üs-
site of an ancient Mayan city in western Yucatán, Mexico

Note: The ruins at Uxmal include a steep-sided pyramid that has three concentric sections.

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“Uxmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uxmal. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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