Chichen-Itza

States
Mexico
Category
Cultural
Year
1988
Location
Etat de Yucatan, Municipalité de Tinum
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
20.66667, -88.6
Last Visited
2023
UNESCO ID
483
WH Site
483
Chichen-Itza

Chichen-Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an ancient Mayan city renowned for its impressive architecture and historical significance. The site features the iconic El Castillo pyramid, a testament to Mayan astronomical knowledge with its 365 steps representing the days of the year. Other notable structures include the Great Ball Court and the Temple of the Warriors, reflecting the city's cultural and political importance during its peak between the 7th and 13th centuries. Today, it stands as a well-preserved window into Mesoamerican civilization, drawing visitors worldwide.

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