Oxkintok (Other Keyword)

DOCUMENT Citation Only Dominique Rissolo. Michael R. Hess. Jose Huchim Herrera. Fabio Esteban Amador.

Satunsat, or the Labyrinth, at Oxkintok is one of the most unique structures in the Maya lowlands. Inside this otherwise unremarkable terraced building platform are interconnected vaulted passageways that span three levels. In addition to functioning as an observatory, Satunsat has also been interpreted as a symbolic cave, and was in fact referred to as a cave by the residents of Maxcanu during the 19th century. The phenomenon of architectural caves is well documented and lies along the...