Located in the southeast of the state of Campeche, on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Xpujil or Xpuhil is an area that is home to a pre-Columbian Mayan archaeological site.
A distinctive feature of this site is Building 1, which departs from conventional Rio Bec style architecture by featuring three towers instead of the usual two.
With a history that spans from approximately 400 years B.C. Until 1100 AD, this urban center occupies around 5 km² and notably includes 20 architectural complexes.
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The name of the archaeological zone originates from a nearby waterhole called Xpuhil, a Mayan term that refers to a herbaceous plant belonging to the cyprus family. This plant, known for its peculiar shape similar to a cat's tail, is abundant in the town and has left a marked influence on the designation of the area.
