![]() Interestly, this pyramid was built over another older temple. At the center of the site, you’ll find El Castillo (“the Castle”) also known as the Temple of Kukulkan, which is the famous pyramid synonymous with Chichen Itza. It’s also thought that the Maya did no use the wheel to build any of their temples, pyramids or palaces. The Maya built all of the buildings from stone. The people were sculptors, weavers, jewelers and potters ![]() Its name means ‘the mouth at the well of Itza’ and many think “Itza” means “water magicians.” This might be traced back to the fact that there were two sinkholes close to the site which would have provided water year-round to its citizens. Read on to learn more about why this is a must-see attraction in Mexico.Ĭhichen Itza was one of the largest and most diverse Maya cities and this is why you will find more than one type architectural style there. ![]() It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world. Chichen Itza is an archaeological site in the Yucatan state in Mexico built by the Maya and is one of the most popular attractions there with over 2.6 million tourists in 2017 alone.
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