Chichen Itza is a Mayan Archaeological ruin site in North Central Yucatan, the
largest Mayan site in Mexico.
Century AD
The site dates from 300 AD to 1100 AD and is constructed of quarried stone and
stucco
fee. Hours: 8:00- 6:00
ball court in Mesoamerica.
This pyramidal temple is also called El Castillo. The structure rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree angle. One of the highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya the temple has four stairways lead to the top, none open to the
public.
a similar temple in the Toltec City of Tula , north of Mexico City.
Toltec style, they have prominent figures of the Rain God Chaac on the facade.
Chichen Itza developed during several building stages, the 9 Th century AD
Toltec influence from Central Mexico and the later Puuc style influence from the
Northern Yucatan Maya.
largest Mayan site in Mexico.
- Culture
Century AD
The site dates from 300 AD to 1100 AD and is constructed of quarried stone and
stucco
- Entrance Fee:
fee. Hours: 8:00- 6:00
- Notable Features:
ball court in Mesoamerica.
- Architectural Styles, Toltec
This pyramidal temple is also called El Castillo. The structure rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree angle. One of the highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya the temple has four stairways lead to the top, none open to the
public.
- Temple of the Warriors
a similar temple in the Toltec City of Tula , north of Mexico City.
- Puuc Style
Toltec style, they have prominent figures of the Rain God Chaac on the facade.
Chichen Itza developed during several building stages, the 9 Th century AD
Toltec influence from Central Mexico and the later Puuc style influence from the
Northern Yucatan Maya.
Chichen Itza, Ruin Site, Toltec Influence,
Yucatan Mexico
Yucatan Mexico
Chichen Itza's Puuc style buildings,
in the Nunnery Complex, show
prominent figures of the Rain God
Chaac on the facade.
The Mayan Archaeological ruin site
of Chichen Itza had several
building stages, the Puuc style
came in after the 9 Th Century AD
Toltec influence from Central
Mexico diminished.
The later Puuc style influence in the
above photos came from the
Northern Yucatan Maya .
in the Nunnery Complex, show
prominent figures of the Rain God
Chaac on the facade.
The Mayan Archaeological ruin site
of Chichen Itza had several
building stages, the Puuc style
came in after the 9 Th Century AD
Toltec influence from Central
Mexico diminished.
The later Puuc style influence in the
above photos came from the
Northern Yucatan Maya .
Chichen Itza' 's ball court
pictured left is the largest
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, is 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. (similar to the
reclining figure pictured
above from the museum
in Merida)
pictured left is the largest
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, is 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. (similar to the
reclining figure pictured
above from the museum
in Merida)
The observatory appears to have
alignments for the observation of the
equinoxes and the phases of the moon.
alignments for the observation of the
equinoxes and the phases of the moon.
- The Equinox Serpent Shadow
Quetzalcoatl.
The temple rises on 91 steps that are constructed at a 45 degree angle. The ninety one
steps times the four sides equals 364. A final step to the platform makes 365 the
number of days in a solar year. Four stairways lead to the top.
Along the side of the north-facing stairway during the afternoon of the Spring and Fall
Equinox, a shadow appears in the form of a serpent .
The building pictured left is thought to be an
astronomical observatory because of the
arrangement of sight windows that could be
used for sighting celestial events.
astronomical observatory because of the
arrangement of sight windows that could be
used for sighting celestial events.
Getting To Chichen Itza:
out of Cancun, the City of Valladolid,
or the City of Merida.
ADO first class buses serve Merida
and Cancun from Mexico City ,
Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, and other cities.
Cancun and Merida.
and Chichen Itza from Cancun or
Campeche.
- Bus
out of Cancun, the City of Valladolid,
or the City of Merida.
ADO first class buses serve Merida
and Cancun from Mexico City ,
Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, and other cities.
- Air
Cancun and Merida.
- Auto
and Chichen Itza from Cancun or
Campeche.
- Toltecs
Emperor of the Toltecs and his
visit to Chichen Itza. The legends
fit nicely with the 9th Century AD
Toltec influence from Central
Mexico at Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza' s Toltec-style temples show an influence from the north thought to be from
a Toltec. military incursion based on sculptures depicting battles.
The Temple of the Warriors, having square columns with base relief sculptures
similar to what is found in the Toltec City of Tula, 50 miles north of Mexico City, (700
miles to the north) stands over 30 feet high and 130 feet wide. The many- columned
structure is 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. (similar to the reclining stone
figure pictured above displayed in the museum in Merida)
The other dominant architectural style at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Style from northern
Yucatan, is similar to the building details at Uxmal and displays the Mayan Rain God
Chaac in the ornately detailed facades pictured below.
a Toltec. military incursion based on sculptures depicting battles.
The Temple of the Warriors, having square columns with base relief sculptures
similar to what is found in the Toltec City of Tula, 50 miles north of Mexico City, (700
miles to the north) stands over 30 feet high and 130 feet wide. The many- columned
structure is 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. (similar to the reclining stone
figure pictured above displayed in the museum in Merida)
The other dominant architectural style at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Style from northern
Yucatan, is similar to the building details at Uxmal and displays the Mayan Rain God
Chaac in the ornately detailed facades pictured below.
The Temple of the Warriors, over 30 feet high
130 feet wide has a Toltec Chac Mool figure at
the top,
130 feet wide has a Toltec Chac Mool figure at
the top,
Chac-Mool Toltec figure displayed at the museum in
Merida
Merida
The Temple of the Warriors,
pictured left has a Toltec Chac
Mool figure at the top and is similar
to temple in the northern city of the
Toltecs, Tula, Hidalgo State.
pictured left has a Toltec Chac
Mool figure at the top and is similar
to temple in the northern city of the
Toltecs, Tula, Hidalgo State.
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Chichen Itza, Ruin Site Shows Toltec Influence on the
Yucatan Maya architecture. Chichen Itza's Temple of
Kukulcan, is dedicated to the Toltec God Quetzalcoatl.
Yucatan Maya architecture. Chichen Itza's Temple of
Kukulcan, is dedicated to the Toltec God Quetzalcoatl.
Chichen Itza lies mid way between Merida and Cancun and is served by daily buses from both cities.
How to Reach Chichen Itza
Merida, 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:40 PM. as of Jan, 2012. (check ahead, times are subject to change)
Valladolid is a good base for Chichen Itza trips Chichen Itza Lodging, Valladolid
ADO first class buses serve Merida and Cancun from Mexico City , Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, and other cities.
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Merida, 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:40 PM. as of Jan, 2012. (check ahead, times are subject to change)
Valladolid is a good base for Chichen Itza trips Chichen Itza Lodging, Valladolid
ADO first class buses serve Merida and Cancun from Mexico City , Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, and other cities.
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Bus service from merida or Cancun reaches the entrance to the ruin of Chichen Itza ADO
Return bus tickets can be purchased at Chichen Itza near the gift shop.
Return bus tickets can be purchased at Chichen Itza near the gift shop.
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Chichen Itza's Puuc style Nunnery Complex shows
repeated references to the Rain God Chaac.
repeated references to the Rain God Chaac.
At Chichen Itza, two
architectural styles are evident,
one the Puuc style showing
prominent figures of the Rain
God Chaac on the facade.
architectural styles are evident,
one the Puuc style showing
prominent figures of the Rain
God Chaac on the facade.
Buildings in the Toltec style of
Tula
Tula
- Equinox Event
stairway of El Castillo, an
Equinox event is visible in the
afternoon of the Spring and Fall
Equinox, March 20-21 and
September 20-21
Chichen Itza' 's ball court