Mexico: 'Gateway of the Great Teocallis, Uxmal' (Mayan Civilization, Yucatan Peninsula). Lithograph, Frederick Catherwood (1799 - 1854), 1844

Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period in present-day Mexico. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Palenque, Chichen, and Calakmul in Mexico, Caracol and Xunantunich in Belize, and Tikal in Guatemala. It is located in the Puuc region and is considered one of the Mayan cities most representative of the region's dominant architectural style.

It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its significance.

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