We marvel over the pyramids, temples, ball courts, and other stone monuments, but it’s not often the water wizards are acknowledged for their achievements concerning water. For the Maya constructed highly sophisticated hydraulic systems built to harness the liquid gift of the gods. We observe the stone structures, the step fret motifs, geometrical designs with great adoration, but what often goes unnoticed is the key to it all – the water.
In fact, recent studies have shown how a lack of water resulting from severe droughts may have played a critical role in bringing the classic Maya civilization to its knees. However, what may seem like the elusive obvious answer continues to remain a mystery.
Uxmal has managed to keep a secret concerning water for decades.