Labná
Labná is a ruined ceremonial center of the Maya civilization in the state of Yucatán, Mexico.Labná is in the southwest of the state, south of Uxmal, at 20.09.6 north, 89.35 west.
The site has a large two-story palace, some step-pyramid temples, and an elaborately decorated gateway arch. The architecture is in the Puuc style, and makes extensive use of well cut stone forming patterns and depictions, including masks of the long-nosed rain-god Chac.
The site was built in the late and terminal classic period. A date corresponding to 862 is inscribed in the palace.
Gateway at Labna, as drawn by Catherwood
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The first written report of Labná was by John Lloyd Stephens who visited it with artist Frederick Catherwood in 1842.
The site is open for tourist visits.
