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

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