In the Yucatan Peninsula sits the Chichen Itza which was built by the Maya in the sixth century A.D is among the country's biggest tourist attractions.
Renowned as one of the new wonders of the world, Chichen Itza is in Yucatan and an archeological site; it is comprises of pyramids and temples.By visiting the ruins you would actually see how they have made their buildings based on a sober style and less of ornaments.
Thereafter, the Toltecs came and erected military buildings that took Chichen Itza to be neglected and to oblivion.
Chichen Itza And What It Represents
Having a square base of fifty meters and reaching up twenty four meters, the main building is the Pyramid of Kukulcan.
The pyramid appears to be the Mayan Calendar's representation. The name Chichen Itza means "at the edge of the well with the Itza" deriving from Mayan roots. The Pyramid of Kukulcan is among the main archeological sites in the Peninsula of Yucatan, in the municipality of Tinum, in the State of Yucatan, constructed within the year 525 AD. Chichen Itza was becoming the region most important political center at the end of the classic period.
Scholars are convinced the primary buildings of Chichen Itza were damaged at the end of the eleventh century and later on renewed, because of its long suffering of violence between civilizations.
The Kukulkan Pyramid - The Main Building Of Chichen Itza
The principal building on the Chichen Itza esplanade is the Kukulcan pyramid, which is being called by many as "The Castle", among the most extraordinary buildings of the Mayan architecture.
Apart from having four sides, it has on top a rectangular temple. It is in fact 24 meters high and a pyramid built on a 55 meters platform. You can find on each side, a ladder that reaches the temple.
In the temple tourists find the sculpture of Chac Mool as well as a red painted jaguar throne.
The building or pyramid is the Mayan calendar's representation, because each side has 91 steps, which multiplied by four produce 364, plus one, represented by the platform, make 365 steps, such as the days of the calendar of the Mayan which made anthropologist to believe that the pyramid was built and dedicated to their Sun god.
The ball game was played in such space
The pyramid in addition has a special location under the astronomy once the early spring and fall arrive as the visitor is able to see the 'Feathered Serpent' descending the stairs in the direction of the Sacred Cenote, on a play of light and shadow.
The ball game was often considered to be a ceremony wherein they depicted a duality of Venus, the wind and the sun. Many people think that the losing team was sacrificed mainly because it had been defeated, while others think that the winning team was sacrificed merely because winners had the honor to be sacrificed.
In the ball game, only the best warriors are allowed to participate. Kings and priests occupy the area around as they are made to for them to watch the game.
The Temple of the Jaguar
There's a series of stone columns with carved snakes and jaguars figures inside the temple. Also, there are remains inside the temple that describes the story of a big war.
Temple of Skulls
Information about Temple of Skulls
A platform that looks like 'T' can be found in the said temple with carved skulls that are like from humans. Another thing that can be found inside the temple are the representations of eagles flying toward human torsos to devour. The said temple platform used to be a place where the heads of people that were killed are placed.
Platform of Venus
What presently is referred to as Venus, the Moon and the sun, were fundamental stars for the Maya. One can find images of the gods' mother of the 'Coatlicue' and the snake woman Cihuacoatl' on the platform of Venus.
Sacred Cenote
The sacred cenote was the Maya heart of religious activities and it measure 65 meters in diameter and 35 meters deep. The Mayans throw ceremonial offerings to the god of water, consisting mainly of gold pieces, core and fabric into the sacred cenote.
In the year 2007, Chichen Itza was named to be among the new 7 wonders of the world. In ending this article, we conclude that the Maya had a skill for architecture, as in their prime time they developed outstanding structures using only the materials found during the time.
A proof of their terrific intellect and skill to build tends to be that the buildings are still in really good condition and still delighting people today. They have built wonderful constructions and the reason why it became a part of the new world's wonders.
Chichen Itza is one of the very best sightseeing attractions that characterize this glorious country, appealing untold numbers of people from around the world for what is thought by the government a good edge to the economy of Mexico.
With Duende Tours amazing flight tours, you can visit the magnificent Chichen Itza.
Renowned as one of the new wonders of the world, Chichen Itza is in Yucatan and an archeological site; it is comprises of pyramids and temples.By visiting the ruins you would actually see how they have made their buildings based on a sober style and less of ornaments.
Thereafter, the Toltecs came and erected military buildings that took Chichen Itza to be neglected and to oblivion.
Chichen Itza And What It Represents
Having a square base of fifty meters and reaching up twenty four meters, the main building is the Pyramid of Kukulcan.
The pyramid appears to be the Mayan Calendar's representation. The name Chichen Itza means "at the edge of the well with the Itza" deriving from Mayan roots. The Pyramid of Kukulcan is among the main archeological sites in the Peninsula of Yucatan, in the municipality of Tinum, in the State of Yucatan, constructed within the year 525 AD. Chichen Itza was becoming the region most important political center at the end of the classic period.
Scholars are convinced the primary buildings of Chichen Itza were damaged at the end of the eleventh century and later on renewed, because of its long suffering of violence between civilizations.
The Kukulkan Pyramid - The Main Building Of Chichen Itza
The principal building on the Chichen Itza esplanade is the Kukulcan pyramid, which is being called by many as "The Castle", among the most extraordinary buildings of the Mayan architecture.
Apart from having four sides, it has on top a rectangular temple. It is in fact 24 meters high and a pyramid built on a 55 meters platform. You can find on each side, a ladder that reaches the temple.
In the temple tourists find the sculpture of Chac Mool as well as a red painted jaguar throne.
The building or pyramid is the Mayan calendar's representation, because each side has 91 steps, which multiplied by four produce 364, plus one, represented by the platform, make 365 steps, such as the days of the calendar of the Mayan which made anthropologist to believe that the pyramid was built and dedicated to their Sun god.
The ball game was played in such space
The pyramid in addition has a special location under the astronomy once the early spring and fall arrive as the visitor is able to see the 'Feathered Serpent' descending the stairs in the direction of the Sacred Cenote, on a play of light and shadow.
The ball game was often considered to be a ceremony wherein they depicted a duality of Venus, the wind and the sun. Many people think that the losing team was sacrificed mainly because it had been defeated, while others think that the winning team was sacrificed merely because winners had the honor to be sacrificed.
In the ball game, only the best warriors are allowed to participate. Kings and priests occupy the area around as they are made to for them to watch the game.
The Temple of the Jaguar
There's a series of stone columns with carved snakes and jaguars figures inside the temple. Also, there are remains inside the temple that describes the story of a big war.
Temple of Skulls
Information about Temple of Skulls
A platform that looks like 'T' can be found in the said temple with carved skulls that are like from humans. Another thing that can be found inside the temple are the representations of eagles flying toward human torsos to devour. The said temple platform used to be a place where the heads of people that were killed are placed.
Platform of Venus
What presently is referred to as Venus, the Moon and the sun, were fundamental stars for the Maya. One can find images of the gods' mother of the 'Coatlicue' and the snake woman Cihuacoatl' on the platform of Venus.
Sacred Cenote
The sacred cenote was the Maya heart of religious activities and it measure 65 meters in diameter and 35 meters deep. The Mayans throw ceremonial offerings to the god of water, consisting mainly of gold pieces, core and fabric into the sacred cenote.
In the year 2007, Chichen Itza was named to be among the new 7 wonders of the world. In ending this article, we conclude that the Maya had a skill for architecture, as in their prime time they developed outstanding structures using only the materials found during the time.
A proof of their terrific intellect and skill to build tends to be that the buildings are still in really good condition and still delighting people today. They have built wonderful constructions and the reason why it became a part of the new world's wonders.
Chichen Itza is one of the very best sightseeing attractions that characterize this glorious country, appealing untold numbers of people from around the world for what is thought by the government a good edge to the economy of Mexico.
With Duende Tours amazing flight tours, you can visit the magnificent Chichen Itza.
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