Puuc archaeological zone
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The Puuc archaeological zone is a region in the Yucatán Peninsula known for its distinctive Late Classic Maya architecture, featuring ornate stone mosaics and several major sites such as Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, and Labná.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Puuc archaeological zone canonical | 3 |
| Puuc Route archaeological sites | 1 |
| Puuc archaeological zone of Sayil | 1 |
| Puuc hills | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Puuc archaeological zone Context triple: [Labná, partOf, Puuc archaeological zone]
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A.
El Brujo Archaeological Complex
El Brujo Archaeological Complex is a major pre-Columbian archaeological site on Peru’s northern coast, renowned for its Moche pyramids, polychrome reliefs, and the tomb of the Señora de Cao.
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B.
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in southern Mexico City, notable for its large circular pyramid and remains of one of the earliest urban centers in the Valley of Mexico.
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C.
Ekʼ Balam archaeological site
Ekʼ Balam archaeological site is an ancient Maya city in Yucatán, Mexico, renowned for its well-preserved acropolis, elaborate stucco sculptures, and impressive defensive walls.
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D.
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.
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E.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
San Agustín Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Colombia renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian megalithic sculptures, tombs, and ceremonial monuments.
- 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: Puuc archaeological zone Target entity description: The Puuc archaeological zone is a region in the Yucatán Peninsula known for its distinctive Late Classic Maya architecture, featuring ornate stone mosaics and several major sites such as Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, and Labná.
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A.
El Brujo Archaeological Complex
El Brujo Archaeological Complex is a major pre-Columbian archaeological site on Peru’s northern coast, renowned for its Moche pyramids, polychrome reliefs, and the tomb of the Señora de Cao.
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B.
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco
Zona Arqueológica de Cuicuilco is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in southern Mexico City, notable for its large circular pyramid and remains of one of the earliest urban centers in the Valley of Mexico.
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C.
Ekʼ Balam archaeological site
Ekʼ Balam archaeological site is an ancient Maya city in Yucatán, Mexico, renowned for its well-preserved acropolis, elaborate stucco sculptures, and impressive defensive walls.
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D.
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.
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E.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
San Agustín Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Colombia renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian megalithic sculptures, tombs, and ceremonial monuments.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya archaeological site group
ⓘ
archaeological region ⓘ |
| archaeologicalResearchFocus |
Maya architectural technology and veneer masonry
ⓘ
Maya urbanism in the Northern Lowlands ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Puuc style ⓘ |
| associatedCulture | Maya civilization ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| culturalPeriod |
Late Classic Maya
ⓘ
linked to:
Late Classic period
Terminal Classic Maya ⓘ |
| declinePeriod | 10th century ⓘ |
| etymology | "Puuc" is a Yucatec Maya word meaning "hill" or "mountainous area" ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Chacmultún
ⓘ
Chunhuhub (Puuc site) ⓘ Huntichmul ⓘ Kabah ⓘ Kiuic ⓘ Labná ⓘ Mulchic ⓘ Nohpat ⓘ Oxkintok ⓘ Sabacché ⓘ Sayil ⓘ Uxmal ⓘ Xlapak ⓘ Yaxhom ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | part of Uxmal UNESCO World Heritage Site (core area) ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Chac masks on building façades
ⓘ
Puuc architectural style ⓘ
linked to:
Puuc style
colonnettes and latticework in façades ⓘ elaborate geometric stone decoration ⓘ long range structures with multiple rooms ⓘ ornate stone mosaic façades ⓘ palace-type buildings ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Mexico
ⓘ
Puuc Hills ⓘ
linked to:
Puuc region
Yucatán Peninsula ⓘ |
| materialUsed | cut limestone ⓘ |
| notableSite |
Kabah
ⓘ
Labná ⓘ Sayil ⓘ Uxmal ⓘ |
| partOf |
Maya area
ⓘ
Northern Maya Lowlands ⓘ |
| peakPopulationPeriod |
8th century
ⓘ
9th century ⓘ |
| primaryDeityRepresented |
Chaac (Maya rain god)
ⓘ
linked to:
Chaac
|
| regionType | hill country ⓘ |
| tourismType |
archaeological tourism
ⓘ
cultural tourism ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Puuc archaeological zone Description of subject: The Puuc archaeological zone is a region in the Yucatán Peninsula known for its distinctive Late Classic Maya architecture, featuring ornate stone mosaics and several major sites such as Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, and Labná.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Puuc archaeological zone
subject linked to:
South Palace
linked to: Puuc archaeological zone