as approximately 9,000 tourists flocked to the temple – referred to as El Castillo – to observe the spring equinox, according to local outlet Mexico News Daily. "He eluded us, even though we ...

A 38-year-old German tourist was apprehended on Thursday after scaling the centuries-old pyramid, El Castillo, at the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza. The incident occurred during the renowned ...

(photo credit: Facebook, Teresa Arroyo) A 38-year-old German tourist caused outrage during the Spring Equinox celebration at Chichén Itzá by climbing the sacred Kukulkán Pyramid. On Thursday ...

People surround the Kukulcan Pyramid at the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza in Yucatan State, Mexico, during the celebration of the spring equinox. Hugo Borges/Getty Images A German ...

(Shutterstock) Among the thousands of tourists from around the world flocking to Chichén Itzá for the spring equinox, two decided to break the rules by climbing the iconic Temple of Kukulkán.

Since the passage tombs are perfectly aligned with the Equinox sunrise, the beam of sunshine passes through the dark, closed tombs, creating a breathtaking view. In 1980, Irish-American researcher ...

The landmark became popular again in the twentieth century when modern British people and other enthusiasts revived pagan festivals at Stonehenge—spring and autumn equinox, and also summer and winter ...

In fact, today, on March 20, the sun will officially cross the celestial equator - making day and night of the same duration. This phenomenon is called Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox. It signifies ...

The spring equinox marks the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing longer days, cultural celebrations, and seasonal changes.

On March 18, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, a bird perches on a branch of a cherry blossom tree, heralding the arrival of spring. For those who appreciate balance, the spring equinox is a time of harmony, ...

The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, March 20, officially marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, reports AP News. What happens during the ...

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern ...