Chichen Itza archaeological site - details and images
Chichen Itza (Mayan language of yucatecă "The mouth of the well Itza") is a huge pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the central and northern Yucatán peninsula, Yucatán State, Mexico.
Chichen Itza was a regional center of the plains north of the Mayan classical period until the late Classical period to the beginning and end postclasice. The site presents a variety of architectural styles, from what is called style mexicanizat "and influences and styles seen in central Mexico to the northern plains Puuc style. The presence of central Mexican styles was considered a sign of direct migration of populations in central Mexico or of their conquests, but contemporary interpretations see the presence of these non-Mayan styles more as a result of cultural exchanges.
Chichen Itza ruins are the property of the Mexican Federal Government, and the site is managed by the Instituto Nacional de anthropology e Historia (Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History, INAH). The Ground Beneath monuments, however, is privately owned Barbachano family.
El Castillo (Castle), the Great Pyramid of Kukulcan: Pyramid is also known as the Snake Temple and is one of the most famous images of the Mayan site. One of the attributes that make them special properties are due to astronomy during equinox a shadow is formed like a snake along the temple steps. The event gathers tourists from everywhere, as happens with Taj Mahal in full moon nights. You can view this virtual phenomenon.
Because it has 365 steps, some researchers believe that the Great Pyramid is the value of a calendar. This theory is related to a Mayan legend, who announces that on 22 December 2012, according to prophecy, sea serpent Kukulkan will rise from the ground and will end next lumii.Pe evidence related to advanced knowledge of astrology, and a surprise acoustic construction very good. Those who managed to reach the peak observed can communicate easily with someone in the piramidii. When you can climb to the top, on top of them, the tourists had a chance to admire the entire ancient city. The visit inside the pyramid is a completely different experience. People may not appreciate the claustrophobic corridors of dark and full of moisture.
El Caracol (Observatory). The building called El Caracol (Spanish for "snake") is further proof for your interest in the Mayans from astronomy and architecture. Centre for the study of planetary motion was. Circular building is composed of a rectangular tower located on the two platforms. Inside the tower there are several small windows, used for studying the rotation of the stars.
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