E-Groups

E-Groups are distinctive architectural complexes that are a key component of Maya sites and are frequently correlated to the Sun's equinox and solstice. They may be found in a number of ancient Mayan communities. Furthermore, these buildings were mostly built by the ancient Maya in the central and southern lowlands of the Mayan region.

An e-group is a stepping pyramid construction that was constructed on a raised platform with a westward facing angle. Another raised, long platform with an entrance staircase was present on the eastern side. Additionally, there were thatched structures with staircases on the western side of the e-group.

These structures were built to serve as astronomical observatories and were timed to coincide with significant religious equinoxes and solstices. Temple E-I, Temple E-II, and Temple E-III were the three e-groups discovered in Uaxactun city, and each one represented the practices of the Classic era. The aristocracy built the e-groups, thus they were elegantly furnished and carefully constructed.