Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal
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The Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal is a grand Puuc-style architectural complex of four elaborately decorated palace-like buildings surrounding a central courtyard, considered one of the finest examples of Maya architecture in Yucatán, Mexico.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal canonical | 3 |
| Nunnery Quadrangle area of Uxmal | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal Context triple: [Temple of the Phalli, nearTo, Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal]
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A.
Governor’s Palace at Uxmal
The Governor’s Palace at Uxmal is a grand Puuc-style Maya administrative complex renowned for its intricate stone mosaics and elevated position overlooking the ancient city.
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B.
Great Pyramid of Uxmal
The Great Pyramid of Uxmal is a large pre-Columbian Maya ceremonial pyramid in the ancient city of Uxmal on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
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C.
House E of the Palace at Palenque
House E of the Palace at Palenque is a prominent architectural complex in the ancient Maya city of Palenque, notable for its elaborate stucco decoration and close association with the reign and royal imagery of the ruler Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal I.
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D.
Tzompantli of Chichén Itzá
The Tzompantli of Chichén Itzá is a large carved stone platform in the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá that depicts rows of skulls and is believed to have been associated with ritual human sacrifice and the display of severed heads.
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E.
Xel-Há archaeological site
Xel-Há archaeological site is an ancient Maya coastal settlement in Quintana Roo, Mexico, known for its strategic port, religious structures, and role in regional trade networks.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal Target entity description: The Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal is a grand Puuc-style architectural complex of four elaborately decorated palace-like buildings surrounding a central courtyard, considered one of the finest examples of Maya architecture in Yucatán, Mexico.
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A.
Governor’s Palace at Uxmal
The Governor’s Palace at Uxmal is a grand Puuc-style Maya administrative complex renowned for its intricate stone mosaics and elevated position overlooking the ancient city.
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B.
Great Pyramid of Uxmal
The Great Pyramid of Uxmal is a large pre-Columbian Maya ceremonial pyramid in the ancient city of Uxmal on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
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C.
House E of the Palace at Palenque
House E of the Palace at Palenque is a prominent architectural complex in the ancient Maya city of Palenque, notable for its elaborate stucco decoration and close association with the reign and royal imagery of the ruler Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal I.
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D.
Tzompantli of Chichén Itzá
The Tzompantli of Chichén Itzá is a large carved stone platform in the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá that depicts rows of skulls and is believed to have been associated with ritual human sacrifice and the display of severed heads.
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E.
Xel-Há archaeological site
Xel-Há archaeological site is an ancient Maya coastal settlement in Quintana Roo, Mexico, known for its strategic port, religious structures, and role in regional trade networks.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya architectural complex
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archaeological site feature ⓘ courtyard complex ⓘ |
| access | entered through vaulted passageways ⓘ |
| architecturalFeature |
elevated terraces
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long range structures ⓘ multiple doorways opening onto the courtyard ⓘ stairways leading to upper levels ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Puuc style ⓘ |
| civilization | Maya ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | circa 9th–10th century CE ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| culture | Maya civilization ⓘ |
| currentUse |
archaeological research area
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| decoration |
geometric mosaic patterns
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hieroglyphic inscriptions ⓘ latticework panels ⓘ mask panels of the rain god Chaac ⓘ serpent motifs ⓘ |
| function | palace-like residential and administrative complex ⓘ |
| hasPart |
central courtyard of the Nunnery Quadrangle
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east building of the Nunnery Quadrangle ⓘ north building of the Nunnery Quadrangle ⓘ south building of the Nunnery Quadrangle ⓘ west building of the Nunnery Quadrangle ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal" ⓘ |
| layout | four buildings surrounding a central courtyard ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Mexico
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Uxmal ⓘ Yucatán ⓘ
linked to:
Yucatán state
Yucatán Peninsula ⓘ |
| material | limestone ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | Spanish colonial name "Cuadrángulo de las Monjas" ⓘ |
| notableFor |
elaborate stone mosaic façades
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finely cut veneer masonry ⓘ long palace-like ranges ⓘ richly carved friezes ⓘ |
| orientation | buildings arranged around a roughly rectangular plaza ⓘ |
| originalFunctionMisinterpretedAs | nunnery by early Spanish observers ⓘ |
| partOf |
Uxmal archaeological site
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linked to:
Uxmal
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| period |
Late Classic Maya period
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linked to:
Late Classic period
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| region | Puuc region ⓘ |
| religiousFunction | ceremonial activities ⓘ |
| roofType | corbelled vaults ⓘ |
| shape | rectangular courtyard complex ⓘ |
| significance |
one of the finest examples of Puuc architecture
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one of the most celebrated Maya architectural ensembles in Yucatán ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince | 1996 ⓘ |
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