Kiuic

Kiuic is a Maya site in the Puuc region of Yucatán featuring ceremonial platforms, residential structures, and stone monuments carved with Maya inscriptions. The layout shows how these buildings were arranged for both daily life and religious purposes across the grounds.

The site was inhabited starting around 700 BCE and was abandoned around 880 CE when residents suddenly left. This departure left behind household items that provide rare glimpses into daily activities and household practices from over 1000 years ago.

The excavated structures at Kiuic demonstrate the architectural techniques of Maya civilization, including platforms that served both ceremonial and residential purposes.

The site is located in a remote area and is typically accessed by walking across uneven ground through vegetation. Comfortable footwear and water are essential as the site offers little shade and sees few visitors.

The preservation state of Kiuic allows researchers to study everyday Maya life, as residents left their household items intact during their departure.