The spectacular Uxmal site exemplifies Puuc architecture with intricate stone mosaics, human and animal figures, and structures honoring the god Chaac. Temples and grand esplanades were also ...

Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology, and Chaac, the Mayan god of rain and storms, share various characteristics, especially as deities associated with weather and elements of nature.

Voyager 1 approach image of Io, with Jupiter's clouds in the background The kidney shape is Chaac Patera. The lines around the patera represent ridge orientations. The thicker ridges are oriented at ...

This article is about the Mayan archaeological site. For Islamic holy site in Mecca, see Kaaba.