Medieval UNESCO World Heritage Mexico

Chichén Itzá

A great Maya city of the Yucatán.

Overview

Chichén Itzá was one of the largest Maya cities of the Yucatán peninsula. Its stepped pyramid, El Castillo, is famous for the shadow pattern that resembles a descending serpent at the spring and autumn equinoxes. The site also has a vast ball court and a sacred cenote.

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