Puuc cities (Uxmal)

Puuc cities (Uxmal) was a state in Maya Lowlands and Highlands (Mesoamerica and Caribbean) that lasted from c. 700 to 1000 CE, about 300 years. Its people spoke Mayan languages (Classic and Postclassic Maya, K'iche').

Cities of the Puuc hills of Yucatán, such as Uxmal, Kabah and Sayil, known for stone mosaic facades of rain god masks. They grew as the southern lowland cities emptied.

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Facts

Dates

c. 700 to 1000 CE

Duration

300 years

Type

State

Region

Maya Lowlands and Highlands, Mesoamerica and Caribbean

Language family

Mayan

Capital

Uxmal

Events in Mesoamerica and Caribbean during its time

• 850 Classic Maya collapse

Neighbours in Mesoamerica and Caribbean

• Zapotec state (Monte Albán) c. 500 BCE to 850 CE
• Tikal (Mutal) c. 90 to 900 CE
• Mixtec kingdoms c. 900 to 1522 CE
• Kaan kingdom (Calakmul) c. 400 to 900 CE
• Chichen Itza c. 750 to 1200 CE
• Toltec state (Tula) c. 900 to 1150 CE
• Cholula c. 300 BCE to 1519 CE
• Kaminaljuyu c. 800 BCE to 800 CE
• Zapotec city-states (Zaachila, Mitla) c. 850 to 1521 CE
• El Tajín (Classic Veracruz) c. 600 to 1200 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia

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