Chichen Itza - The Yucatan Peninsular

Chichen Itza was built by the Mayans around 800 AD. It was discovered by the Europeans in approximately 1566. Made famous by "Incidents of Travel in Yucatan" by John L Stephens and the drawings of F. Catherwood.(ISBN 968-38-0198-6)

 

Castillo of Chichen Itza.JPG (19348 bytes)
The Castillo of Chichen Itza. 60m wide by 24 metres high. The structure on the top is the temple.

 
Temple of the Warriors Chichen Itza.JPG (28726 bytes)
The Temple of the Warriors from the Castillo. To the right of the Tem[ple is the "Group of a Thousand Columns"

 
The Ball Court Chicken Itza.JPG (24431 bytes)
The Ball Court at Chichen Itza. Half way along the wall on the right is the hoop.

 
Sculls of the victors Chichen Itza.JPG (39578 bytes)
The skulls of the Victors. You don't want to win at Mayan sports!

 
The Observatory of Caracol Chichen Itza.JPG (18803 bytes)
The Observatory at Chichen Itza.

 

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