Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza 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, Mexico.
The Temple of Kukulcán (El Castillo) is the most famous structure in Chichen Itza.
Stone facades in Chichen Itza's "Monjas" complex in 1902
Aerial view of the Temple of Kukulan in Chichen Itza
Columns in the Temple of a Thousand Warriors
Maya civilization
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The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. Known by its ancient temples and glyphs, the civilization is also noted for its art, archi
Chichen Itza
…most famous structure in Chichen Itza. Location within Mesoamerica Chichen Itza (Yucatán (state)) Periods Late Classic to Early Postclassic Cultures Maya civilization Location Tinum, Yucatán, Mexico Region Yucatán Peninsula UNESCO World Heritage Site Official name Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza Type Cultural…
Temple of the Great Jaguar, at Tikal
Stela D from Quiriguá, representing king Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat
Calakmul was one of the most important Classic period cities.