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El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), also known as the Temple of Kukulcan is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The temple building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.
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A map of central Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities, with the relatively densely clustered architecture of the site core covering an area of at least 5 square kilometers (1.9 sq mi). [2] Smaller scale residential architecture extends for an unknown distance beyond this. [2]
Chichen Itza (Uuc Yabnal) Yucatán, Mexico: Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and was a major focal point in the northern Maya lowlands from the Late Classic through to the Early Postclassic period and that demonstrated a variety of Maya and non-Maya architectural styles. [7] Chunchucmil: Yucatán, Mexico
El Castillo at Chichén Itzá being climbed by tourists. Source: Jaakko Sakari Reinikainen ( ulayiti ) {{GFDL-self}} Category:Mexican Pre-Columbian sites \ File usage
Chichen Itza is known for its stunning architecture, including an impressive pyramid structure now called El Castillo. Nearby is a sacred water-filled sinkhole called a cenote, where the bodies of ...
Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza: Yucatán: 1988 483; i, ii, iii (cultural) Chichen Itza was one of the largest and most important Maya city. It was founded in the 5th cenutry, rose to regional prominence in the 10th century and declined after 1440.
El Castillo Maya: 40 600 to 900 CE San Andrés. El Salvador the Bell of San Andrés Maya: 600 to 900 CE This is a scale model of structure 5. There are several other smaller structures that may be similar to pyramids on the site. Tazumal. El Salvador Maya: 250 to 900 CE Aguateca. Guatemala Maya: 6 760 to 830 CE