Archaeological Zone of Sayil

Sayil was a Maya city of the Terminal Classic period (800-1000 AD) located in the Puuc region of Yucatán, Mexico[1][2]. Its centerpiece is El Palacio, a three-story palace stretching 85 metres (279 ft) along its facade[3]. The palace was built in multiple phases, with wings added and platforms reinforced with stone and mortar for stability[3]. The site also features an observatory (El Mirador), carved stelae, and distinctive Puuc-style columns[3]. Sayil was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 alongside Uxmal, Kabah and Labna[2]. The name Sayil means "Place of the Leafcutter Ants" in the Mayan language[1].