
Chichen Itza
DESCRIPTION
The Maya are probably the best-known of the classical civilizations of Mesoamerica, and Chichen Itza is the most famous and extraordinary City of the Mayan Civilization. They developed astronomy, calendar systems and hieroglyphic writing. Were noted as well for elaborate and highly decorated ceremonial architecture, including temple-pyramids The largest building is the 'Temple of Kukulkan' or also called The Castle, a 75 foot high pyramid, Palaces such as the temple of warriors where you will see the reclining figure of Chacmool, a symbol for the Yucatan Peninsula, Observatory also called El Caracol', from which the Maya's traced the paths of stars and planets, all built without metal tools.
