At either end of the I-shaped Great Ballcourt are temples. The southern one is in ruins. The Northern Temple typically represented the heavens. This is also referred to as the Temple of the Bearded Man because of a relief inside showing a figure with facial hair, a rarity among Mesoamerican archeological sites. The purpose of this three-tiered masonry building is uncertain. Some experts believe it was the ruler’s viewing platform during important ceremonies. From this position, the acoustics from the ballcourt are so excellent you can hear someone speak at the far end of the alley.
