Puuc Style Facades II

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Geometric mosaic from the facade of the Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal.


Chaac mask detail from the Palace 
at Labna.

 
bulletThe upper facade decoration is made of individually carved stones that are assembled to form repetitive mosaics.  Common upper facade decoration designs include x-shaped stones that form a geometric lattice pattern, stepped frets, engaged columns, and multi-pieced long-snout Chaac masks.

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