Chichen Itza, a Mayan Archaeological ruin
site in North Central Yucatan is the largest
Mayan site in Mexico.
Chichen Itza was built by the Mayan Culture
with 9th Century Toltec influence and later
Puuc influence from northern Yucatan
Date: 300 AD-1100 AD
Chichen Itza is Constructed of Quarried
stone and stucco
Museum included in Fee: 50 Pesos $5.
USD approx.
Hours: 8:00- 6:00
Notable Features: The largest ball court in
Mesoamerica, the highest Mayan temple in
Mexico. Three architectural styles
A Spring equinox event.
Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan,
dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl, also
called El Castillo, rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree angle. One of
the highest structures built by the Yucatan
Maya. Four stairways lead to the top, one
open to the public. ( closed )
Chichen Itza's Puuc style buildings,
called the Nunnery Complex, have
prominent figures of the Rain God Chaac
on the facade. The Mayan Archaeological
ruin site in North Central Yucatan had
several building stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec influence from
Central Mexico and a later Puuc style
influence from the Northern Yucatan Maya.
site in North Central Yucatan is the largest
Mayan site in Mexico.
Chichen Itza was built by the Mayan Culture
with 9th Century Toltec influence and later
Puuc influence from northern Yucatan
Date: 300 AD-1100 AD
Chichen Itza is Constructed of Quarried
stone and stucco
Museum included in Fee: 50 Pesos $5.
USD approx.
Hours: 8:00- 6:00
Notable Features: The largest ball court in
Mesoamerica, the highest Mayan temple in
Mexico. Three architectural styles
A Spring equinox event.
Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan,
dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl, also
called El Castillo, rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree angle. One of
the highest structures built by the Yucatan
Maya. Four stairways lead to the top, one
open to the public. ( closed )
Chichen Itza's Puuc style buildings,
called the Nunnery Complex, have
prominent figures of the Rain God Chaac
on the facade. The Mayan Archaeological
ruin site in North Central Yucatan had
several building stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec influence from
Central Mexico and a later Puuc style
influence from the Northern Yucatan Maya.
Chichen Itza, Mayan Archaeological Ruin Site,
Yucatan Mexico
Yucatan Mexico
Chichen Itza's Puuc style
buildings, called the
Nunnery Complex, have
prominent figures of the
Rain God Chaac on the
facade. The Mayan
Archaeological ruin site in
North Central Yucatan
had several building
stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec
influence from Central
Mexico and a later Puuc
style influence from the
Northern Yucatan Maya.
buildings, called the
Nunnery Complex, have
prominent figures of the
Rain God Chaac on the
facade. The Mayan
Archaeological ruin site in
North Central Yucatan
had several building
stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec
influence from Central
Mexico and a later Puuc
style influence from the
Northern Yucatan Maya.
Chichen Itza has the largest ball court in Mesoamerica.
Other temples have an influence from the north thought
to be Toltec. The Temple of the Warriors, over 30 feet
high 130 feet wide, was built in the style of the Toltecs
of Central Mexico, similar to 8th Century City of Tula.
The temple includes a Chac-Mool sculpture at the top.
Other temples have an influence from the north thought
to be Toltec. The Temple of the Warriors, over 30 feet
high 130 feet wide, was built in the style of the Toltecs
of Central Mexico, similar to 8th Century City of Tula.
The temple includes a Chac-Mool sculpture at the top.
Chichen Itza: The building
called the observatory,
now inaccessible, is
thought to have
astronomical alignments
for the observation of the
equinoxes and the phases
of the moon.
called the observatory,
now inaccessible, is
thought to have
astronomical alignments
for the observation of the
equinoxes and the phases
of the moon.
Chichen Itza's Temple
of Kukulcan, dedicated to
the god Quetzalcoatl is
also called El Castillo and
rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree
angle.
One of the highest
structures built by the
Yucatan Maya. Four
stairways lead to the top.
These stairways are now
closed to the public after an
accidental death in 2006.
of Kukulcan, dedicated to
the god Quetzalcoatl is
also called El Castillo and
rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree
angle.
One of the highest
structures built by the
Yucatan Maya. Four
stairways lead to the top.
These stairways are now
closed to the public after an
accidental death in 2006.
Chichen Itza lies half way between Merida and
Cancun and is served by daily buses from both cities.
The buses enter the site and pick up and drop off
passengers. A bus ticket sales counter is offered
near the gift shop at Chichen Itza.
Cancun and is served by daily buses from both cities.
The buses enter the site and pick up and drop off
passengers. A bus ticket sales counter is offered
near the gift shop at Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza's Temple of
Kukulkan:
The temple is considered a stone
calendar building.
The 91 steps to the top counted four
times , once for each side of the
pyramid , equal 364.
A final step to the platform makes the
total 365, the number of days in the
solar year.
Kukulkan:
The temple is considered a stone
calendar building.
The 91 steps to the top counted four
times , once for each side of the
pyramid , equal 364.
A final step to the platform makes the
total 365, the number of days in the
solar year.
How to Reach Chichen Itza:
ADO Buses make three trips Daily from Merida, 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:40 PM. as of Jan, 2012. (check ahead, times are
subject to change)
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Chichen Itza, Mayan
Archaeological Ruin
Site, Yucatan Mexico
Chichen Itza is Dedicated to
the God Quetzalcoatl
Called Kukulkan.
The temple is one of the
highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya.
Four stairways lead to its top
They are closed to the public.
The buildings at Chichen Itza
show Toltec influence from
Central Mexico.
Archaeological Ruin
Site, Yucatan Mexico
Chichen Itza is Dedicated to
the God Quetzalcoatl
Called Kukulkan.
The temple is one of the
highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya.
Four stairways lead to its top
They are closed to the public.
The buildings at Chichen Itza
show Toltec influence from
Central Mexico.
Chichen Itza's early buildings show a style similar to Palenque mayan
building,
Later building stages of the 9th century show a Toltec influence and the
last building stage shows a similarity to the buildings of the northern
Mayan at Uxmal
building,
Later building stages of the 9th century show a Toltec influence and the
last building stage shows a similarity to the buildings of the northern
Mayan at Uxmal
Chichen Itza ruin in the
Yucatan of Mexico
contains buildings
similar to the buildings
at Palenque to the
north west.
Yucatan of Mexico
contains buildings
similar to the buildings
at Palenque to the
north west.
Bus service from Merida or Cancun reaches the entrance
to Chichen Itza
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The Observatory is thought to
have astronomical alignments
have astronomical alignments
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Chichen Itza, the Mayan Archaeological Ruin Site
in Yucatan Mexico is noted for the Temple
Dedicated to the God Quetzalcoatl. On the Spring
Equinox, March 20 or 21 each year, a shadow
appears to create the coils of a serpent on the
staircase of the pyramidal structure.
in Yucatan Mexico is noted for the Temple
Dedicated to the God Quetzalcoatl. On the Spring
Equinox, March 20 or 21 each year, a shadow
appears to create the coils of a serpent on the
staircase of the pyramidal structure.
Chichen Itza ruin in the Yucatan of Mexico
contains buildings similar to those at the
ruin site of Tula in Central Mexico.
contains buildings similar to those at the
ruin site of Tula in Central Mexico.
Chichen Itza ruin in the Yucatan of
Mexico contains buildings done in
the Puuc style with sculptures of the
Rain God Chaac.
Mexico contains buildings done in
the Puuc style with sculptures of the
Rain God Chaac.
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March 20-21 Spring Equinox
Video of Shadow of snake on El
Castillo
video 50 seconds
March 20, 2011
On the side of the North facing
stairway, an Equinox event is
visible in the afternoon of the Spring
and Fall Equinox, March 20-21
and September 20-21
Video of Shadow of snake on El
Castillo
video 50 seconds
March 20, 2011
On the side of the North facing
stairway, an Equinox event is
visible in the afternoon of the Spring
and Fall Equinox, March 20-21
and September 20-21
On the side of the north facing stairway, a
shadow resembling a snake is visible on the
afternoon of the Spring and Fall Equinox,
shadow resembling a snake is visible on the
afternoon of the Spring and Fall Equinox,
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