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Chichén Itzá (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.
- Late Classic to Early Postclassic
- Yucatán
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Nov 15, 2010 · Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Chichen Itza, a World Heritage site in Mexico, from National Geographic.
Chichen Itza was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and, in 2007, it was voted in a global survey as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- Michel1961. Gatineau, Canada 139 contributions. A must see with a caveat. Chichén Itzá is an amazing historic site. However, it could be more of an amazing place than it is.
- Steve_Grant1. Oldham, UK1,606 contributions. Outstanding site. This is an outstanding ancient site at the heart of Chichen-Itza. It is a must see when you are in this area of Mexico.
- Travel with Sean. Madison, WI 212 contributions. Very Interesting. To understand what I saw here, I talked to a Mayan history expert who explained the sport/game to me.
- Hannah-Marie C. Wolverhampton, UK 266 contributions. Beautiful structure. Beautiful architecture site based on same grounds as chicken-itza! You can't miss it, unfortunately you can no longer climb/access the top of this structure however still beautiful.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Material. Limestone. Height. 24 m (79 ft), without temple 30 m (98 ft), with temple 6 m (20 ft), Temple itself. Base. 55.3 m (181 ft) Slope. 37°29'44" (edges) 47º19'50" (sides) UNESCO World Heritage Site. Location. Tinum Municipality, Mexico. Part of. Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza. Criteria. Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii) Reference. 483.
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.
