Uxmal - Dovecot

To the west of the Great Pyramid is the Dovecot (palomar) which has been only partially restored; its buildings surround a central courtyard (60 3 40 m (190 3 130 ft)) similar to the Nuns' Quadrangle. It derives its name from the novel design of its serrated roof-crest. On a row of columns there are nine triangular constructions with window-like openings which give the appearance of a dovecot. It is thought that this interesting building is as much as 200 years older than the Nuns' Quadrangle or the Governor's Palace, and was therefore probably built between ad 700 and 800.