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2017/08/08

Chichen Itza (Mexico)

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(Digitized the film photographs taken in September 2004 with scanner)

Chichen Itza, located in Yucatán State, Mexico, was a city built by the Maya.  it's designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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El Castillo  (Temple of Kukulkan or Kukulcan pyramid)   Kukulcan, a serpent with feather, was a deity in Maya.

El Castillo is famous for the serpent effect to be observed on the Kukulcan sculpture at the base of the northern staircase during spring and autumn equinox.

El Castillo has a steep staircase with ninety-one steps on each of four sides.

Ball Court    The Maya ballgame was more than just an athletic event. It was also a sacrificial and religious event.

The Ball Court with 150 m long is said to have been the largest in Mesoamerica.

Templo de los Guerreros  (Temple of the Warriors)

Sculptures of jaguar and eagle on the wall

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