This spectacle involves the projection of seven isosceles triangles of shadow on the pyramid's steps, symbolizing the descent of the deity Kukulkán. More than 9,000 visitors were present to ...

This Maya pyramid is a nearly 80-foot, four-sided structure with a staircase on each side. Today it is known that it has two snakehead sculptures at the bottom of each staircase. On the equinoxes in ...

Notably, the spring equinox at Chichen Itza draws massive crowds ... This spectacle occurs when sunlight casts a shadow resembling a serpent descending the pyramid's stairs. While the site offers ...

The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings ...

The tourist of unknown origin climbed to the top of the majestic building and started dancing, which further angered Mexican and foreign visitors enjoying the day off. An angry mob almost lynched ...

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