Chichén-Itzá, Pre-Columbian archaeological complex in Tinum, Mexico.
The Temple of Kukulcan rises 30 meters high with 91 steps on each of its four sides, forming a precise astronomical calendar structure.
From 600 to 1200 CE, Chichen Itza functioned as a primary economic and political center of the Maya civilization in the northern Yucatan Peninsula.
The site contains the largest ball court in Mesoamerica, measuring 168 meters long, where players performed ceremonial games through stone hoops.
The archaeological zone opens daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, with entrance fees of 614 Mexican pesos for international visitors in 2024.
During spring and autumn equinoxes, sunlight creates a serpentine pattern on the northern staircase, displaying the descent of Kukulcan.
Location: Tinum
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 20.67833,-88.56889
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:54
Major temples worldwide display architectural and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations. From temples in Cambodia to pyramids in Mexico, these structures document religious practices, construction methods and social structures of their time. The complexes in Asia, Europe and America present different building styles, ornaments and ceremonial spaces.
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