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Sep 26, 2014 · Chichen Itza, located at the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula of modern Mexico, was a Maya city which was later significantly influenced by the Toltec civilization. Flourishing between c. 750 and 1200 CE, the site is rich in monumental architecture and sculpture which promote themes of militarism and displays imagery of jaguars, eagles ...
- Mark Cartwright
Jun 17, 2024 · Chichen Itza, a ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central Yucatan state, Mexico. It was founded about the 6th century CE, presumably by Mayan peoples who had occupied the region since the Pre-Classic Period.
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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.
Chichen Itza is a former Mayan city and current archeological site on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, known for pyramids like El Castillo among its preserved ruins.
Chichen Itza, located at the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula of modern Mexico, was a Maya city which was later significantly influenced by the Toltec civilization. Flourishing between c. 750 and 1200 CE, the site is rich in monumental architecture and sculpture which promote themes of militarism and displays imagery of jaguars, eagles ...
- Mark Cartwright
- Publishing Director
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the second most visited of Mexico's archaeological sites. The archaeological site draws many visitors from the popular tourist resort of Cancún, who make a day trip on tourist buses.
Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the second-most visited of Mexico's archeological sites. The archeological site draws many visitors from the popular tourist resorts in Cancún , who make a day trip on tour buses.
Chichén Itzá , Ancient ruined Mayan city in Mexico’s Yucatán state. Chichén Itzá was founded by the Maya about the 6th century ad in an arid region where water was obtained from natural wells called cenotes.
