In the Yucatan Peninsula sits the Chichen Itza which was built by the Maya in the sixth century A.D is among the country's biggest tourist attractions.
Chichen Itza, is an archeological site in the Yucatan and the location for the ruins of the Maya buildings, such as temples and pyramids and among the new wonders of the World.They constructed their buildings based on a sober style, without ornaments, which you can see by visiting the ruins.
After that, the military buildings were erected by the Toltecs that took Chichen Itza to neglect and oblivion.
About Chichen Itza and Its Pyramid
Having a square base of fifty meters and reaching up twenty four meters, the main building is the Pyramid of Kukulcan.
The pyramid seems to be the representation of the Mayan calendar. Chichen Itza's name was derived from the Mayan roots and it means "at the edge of the well with the Itza." The Pyramid of Kukulcan is among the primary archeological sites in the Peninsula of Yucatan, in the municipality of Tinum, in the State of Yucatan, created within the year 525 AD. It was during the end of the classic period that Chichen Itza became the region's most important political center.
Scholars are convinced the primary buildings of Chichen Itza were damaged at the end of the eleventh century and later on renewed, because of its long suffering of violence between civilizations.
All About The Pyramid Of Kukulkan
The chief building on the Chichen Itza esplanade is the Kukulcan pyramid, referred to as "The Castle", one of many most exceptional buildings of the Mayan architecture.
You can see a rectangular temple on its top along with four sides. Built on a 55 meters platform, the pyramid is 24 meters high. On each side, there is a ladder which reaches the temple.
In the temple tourists find the sculpture of Chac Mool as well as a red painted jaguar throne.
The pyramid or building is the Mayan calendar's representation, seeing that each side has 91 steps, which multiplied by four produce 364, plus one, represented by the platform, make 365 steps, just like the days of the calendar of the Mayan which as actually believed by anthropologist to be dedicated to their sun god.
The ball game was played in such space
The pyramid has a special location under the astronomy when the early spring and fall arrive as the visitor is able to see the 'Feathered Serpent' climbing down the stairs in the direction of the Sacred Cenote, on a play of light and shadow.
The ball game was long viewed as a ceremony where they depicted a duality of Venus, the wind and the sun. So many think that the losing team was sacrificed as it had been defeated, while others think that the winning team was sacrificed mainly because winners had the honor to be sacrificed.
The best warriors are those who are only allowed to take part in the ball game. Priests and kings have a certain area around to see the game.
The Temple of the Jaguar
Within the temple, you can find a series of stone columns having carved snakes and jaguar figures. One can find remains in the temple which tells a story about a big war.
Temple of Skulls
Details of the Temple of Skulls
In addition, the temple of the skulls has a 'T' like platform which is carved with skulls that are like skulls of humans. Another that can be found are the representation of eagles flying toward human torsos to devour. Heads of people killed are used to be placed in this temple platform.
Platform of Venus
What presently is referred to as Venus, the Moon and the sun, were fundamental stars for the Maya. One can find images of the gods' mother of the 'Coatlicue' and the snake woman Cihuacoatl' on the platform of Venus.
Sacred Cenote
The sacred cenote was the Maya heart of religious activities and it measure 65 meters in diameter and 35 meters deep. The Mayans throw ceremonial offerings to the god of water, consisting mainly of gold pieces, core and fabric into the sacred cenote.
Chichen Itza was named among the new seven wonders of the modern world modern in the year 2007 To finish this article, we conclude that the Maya had a talent for architecture, as in their high time they created splendid structures only using the materials at their disposal at that time.
An indication of their wonderful intellect and talent to build tends to be that the buildings are still in great condition while still delighting people. Their constructions became a part of the new wonders of the world because they are proven to be wonderful.
Chichen Itza is one of the very best places of interest that characterize this amazing country, luring countless people from around the globe for what is deemed by the government an edge to Mexico's economy.
With Duende Tours amazing flight tours, you can visit the magnificent Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza, is an archeological site in the Yucatan and the location for the ruins of the Maya buildings, such as temples and pyramids and among the new wonders of the World.They constructed their buildings based on a sober style, without ornaments, which you can see by visiting the ruins.
After that, the military buildings were erected by the Toltecs that took Chichen Itza to neglect and oblivion.
About Chichen Itza and Its Pyramid
Having a square base of fifty meters and reaching up twenty four meters, the main building is the Pyramid of Kukulcan.
The pyramid seems to be the representation of the Mayan calendar. Chichen Itza's name was derived from the Mayan roots and it means "at the edge of the well with the Itza." The Pyramid of Kukulcan is among the primary archeological sites in the Peninsula of Yucatan, in the municipality of Tinum, in the State of Yucatan, created within the year 525 AD. It was during the end of the classic period that Chichen Itza became the region's most important political center.
Scholars are convinced the primary buildings of Chichen Itza were damaged at the end of the eleventh century and later on renewed, because of its long suffering of violence between civilizations.
All About The Pyramid Of Kukulkan
The chief building on the Chichen Itza esplanade is the Kukulcan pyramid, referred to as "The Castle", one of many most exceptional buildings of the Mayan architecture.
You can see a rectangular temple on its top along with four sides. Built on a 55 meters platform, the pyramid is 24 meters high. On each side, there is a ladder which reaches the temple.
In the temple tourists find the sculpture of Chac Mool as well as a red painted jaguar throne.
The pyramid or building is the Mayan calendar's representation, seeing that each side has 91 steps, which multiplied by four produce 364, plus one, represented by the platform, make 365 steps, just like the days of the calendar of the Mayan which as actually believed by anthropologist to be dedicated to their sun god.
The ball game was played in such space
The pyramid has a special location under the astronomy when the early spring and fall arrive as the visitor is able to see the 'Feathered Serpent' climbing down the stairs in the direction of the Sacred Cenote, on a play of light and shadow.
The ball game was long viewed as a ceremony where they depicted a duality of Venus, the wind and the sun. So many think that the losing team was sacrificed as it had been defeated, while others think that the winning team was sacrificed mainly because winners had the honor to be sacrificed.
The best warriors are those who are only allowed to take part in the ball game. Priests and kings have a certain area around to see the game.
The Temple of the Jaguar
Within the temple, you can find a series of stone columns having carved snakes and jaguar figures. One can find remains in the temple which tells a story about a big war.
Temple of Skulls
Details of the Temple of Skulls
In addition, the temple of the skulls has a 'T' like platform which is carved with skulls that are like skulls of humans. Another that can be found are the representation of eagles flying toward human torsos to devour. Heads of people killed are used to be placed in this temple platform.
Platform of Venus
What presently is referred to as Venus, the Moon and the sun, were fundamental stars for the Maya. One can find images of the gods' mother of the 'Coatlicue' and the snake woman Cihuacoatl' on the platform of Venus.
Sacred Cenote
The sacred cenote was the Maya heart of religious activities and it measure 65 meters in diameter and 35 meters deep. The Mayans throw ceremonial offerings to the god of water, consisting mainly of gold pieces, core and fabric into the sacred cenote.
Chichen Itza was named among the new seven wonders of the modern world modern in the year 2007 To finish this article, we conclude that the Maya had a talent for architecture, as in their high time they created splendid structures only using the materials at their disposal at that time.
An indication of their wonderful intellect and talent to build tends to be that the buildings are still in great condition while still delighting people. Their constructions became a part of the new wonders of the world because they are proven to be wonderful.
Chichen Itza is one of the very best places of interest that characterize this amazing country, luring countless people from around the globe for what is deemed by the government an edge to Mexico's economy.
With Duende Tours amazing flight tours, you can visit the magnificent Chichen Itza.
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