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Chichen Itzá

Congratulations to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World: The Pyramid at Chichen Itzá

A bas-relief sculpture of a Maya warrior at Chichén Itzá The Ball Court at Chichén Itzá The Pyramid of Kukúlcan at Chichén Itzá The Pyramid of Kukúlcan at Chichén Itzá Climbing to the top of the Pyramid of Kukúlcan is no longer permitted. The price of fame, we suppose. The classic shape of a Maya arch at 'Old Chichén' A Maya god is standing on the head of this 'Balam' or jaguar at Chichén Viejo. A view from the top of the Pyramid of Kukúlcan, looking down on the Temple of the Warriors. This Chac Mool is what you see if you climb up the interior of the Pyramid of Kukúlcan. The Pyramid of Kukúlcan at Chichén Itzá: One of the New 7 Wonders of the World. A part of the sculpture adorning the 'Skull Rack', a tradition imported by the Toltec that probably really impressed the invading Spanish. A bas-relief sculpture of a rattle snake eating its tail. Detail of the temple at the top of the Pyramid of Kukúlcan Nearly endless rows of columns at the Temple of the Warriors

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