When the temple at top is included, it rises about 100 feet (30 meters), with each side being 180 feet (55 meters) at the base. On each of the pyramid’s four sides are 91 steps, making 364 in total.

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Cite: Ezra Schwartz. "The Curious Design Enigmas of Chichén Itzá's Temple of Kukulkán" 16 Mar 2018. ArchDaily.

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It is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18. All four sides of the temple have approximately 91 steps. Climbing them has been banned since 2008.