The Pyramid of the Magician (Spanish: Pirámide del adivino) is a Mesoamerican step pyramid located in the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, Mexico. It is the tallest and most recognizable structure in Uxmal.

The pyramid of the Magician in Uxmal was made in such a way that the western staircase faces the sun on the summer solstice sunset. It measures around 35 meters in height and has an elliptical plan of 53.5 meters.

Uxmal (Yucatec Maya: Óoxmáal [óˑʃmáˑl]) is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Palenque, Chichen Itza and Calakmul in Mexico, Caracol and Xunantunich in Belize, and Tikal in Guatemala.

Uxmal (Thrice built), together with Sayil and Labna, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest, most elegant, and most important ruin site in the Puuc area. The Pyramid of the Magician is a truly magnificent structure. Equally impressive is …

Jun 17, 2020 · More than a four-hour drive from the spring break cliché of Cancun, the Maya ruins of Uxmal (pronounced oosh-mawl) preserve the grandeur of what was.

Jun 5, 2019 · The Pyramid of the Magician, also known as the House of the Dwarf (Casa del Adivino, or Casa del Enano), is one of the most famous Maya monuments of Uxmal, an archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatan, in the northern Maya Lowland of Mexico.

The Pyramid of Uxmal is a unique architectural structure that rises about 35 meters (approximately 115 feet) high, dominating the landscape of the ancient city. Its elliptical base is one of its most distinguishing features, unlike the typical square or rectangular bases found in other Maya pyramids.

Mar 9, 2024 · The Pyramid of the Magician is the best-known structure in Uxmal. Also known as the House of the Dwarf (after the legend of its creation), the pyramid stands at about 115 feet (35 meters) tall and a base of 227 by 162 feet (69 by 49 meters).

With its unique oval shape, this pyramid stands approximately 35 meters (115 feet) tall and features a series of terraces and a temple at the summit. According to legend, the pyramid was built overnight by a dwarf magician, showcasing the rich mythology that envelops the site.

Jun 21, 1993 · The Pyramid of the Magician gets its name from an old folktale which says it was built by a powerful dwarf magician who was hatched from an egg by his sorceress mother. Under threat by an Uxmal king, he was ordered to build this temple within a fortnight, or else lose his life.