Monday, December 3, 2012

Chichen Itza

The Mayan 'capital', and one of the new 7 wonders of the World: Wikipedia link


Temple of Kukulkan





Feathered serpent at the base of the Kukulkan


Temple of the warriors












































The astronomical observatory


La Iglesia--contrary to the name given by the Spaniards, it was a governmental building; one of the best preserved Classical buildings  


























The Venus platform (dedicated to the planet Venus)





The Skull platform


The great Ball Court (where the bloody Ball Game was played) 



















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