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Region. Latin America and the Caribbean. Chichén Itzá [nb 1] (often spelled Chichen Itza in English and traditional Yucatec Maya) was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archeological site is located in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico.
Chichen Itza is located about 120 miles from the modern-day resort town of Cancun, on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The name Chichen Itza is a Mayan language term for “at the mouth of...
Apr 2, 2024 · Chichén Itzá, ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central Yucatán state, Mexico. It is thought to have been a religious, military, political, and commercial center that at its peak would have been home to 35,000 people.
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The Casa de las Monjas (“Nunnery”), one of the earliest structures built at Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico.- Overview of Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico.
- El Castillo (“The Castle”), Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico.
- Chichén Itzá:
- The Temple of the Warriors, Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico.
- Cenote of Sacrifice, natural well at Chichén Itzá, south-central Yucatán state, Mexico.
- Cenote at Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico.
Nov 15, 2010 · November 15, 2010. • 4 min read. Site: Pre-Hispanic City of Chichén Itzá. Location: Mexico. Year Designated: 1988. Category: Cultural. Criteria: (i) (ii) (iii) Reason: The brilliant ruins of...
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- Historical Overview. The name Chichen Itza probably derives from a large sinkhole known as the Sacred Cenote or 'mouth of the well of the Itza' into which the Maya threw offerings of jade and gold, and as the presence of bones testifies, human sacrifices.
- Architectural Highlights. The earlier section of Chichen Itza displays many Classic Maya traits. The Temple of the Three Lintels, for example, has Chahk masks at each corner.
- The Caracol. The Caracol is one of the most impressive monuments at the site. It was constructed prior to 800 CE and was used as an astronomical observatory, especially of Venus, and perhaps was also a temple to Kukulcan in his guise as the god of the winds.
- Pyramid of Kukulcan. Dominating Chichen Itza is the huge Pyramid of Kukulcan, also known as the Castillo (Castle), constructed before 1050 CE. The pyramid is 24 metres high, each side is 58-9 metres wide, and it has nine levels.
Visit Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World with the Chichen Itza Pyramid El Castillo.
Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza. This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works.
