Welcome to Chichen Itza Mexico
Chichen Itza, is a large pre-Columbian archeological site built by Maya civilization located in the northern center of Yucatan Penisnsula, in the Yucatan state, presente day Mexico. Chichen Itza which in Mayan means "At the mouth of the well of the Itzas" was, at its peak, the most important city politically, economically, and religiously for the Mayans who inhabited what is now the Yucatan Peninsula.
Nowadays, you can only appreciate vestiges of what was once an impressive city with roads, temples, markets, dwellings, and a population of about 30,000 inhabitants. Up to now scholars have not been able to decipher all of their hieroglyphs on the pyramids, their rites, and the purpose of each of their erections. Nevertheless, we can still appreciate the glory and magnificence of ancient Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza, now one of The New Seven Wonders of the World, is an interesting archaeological site worth exploring thoroughly.
Among the colossal structures that make up the city of Chichen Itza, the temple of Kukulcan stands out and is the tallest and the most complex of the buildings. Also known as El Castillo, The Castle, is a four-sided structure with stepped sides and a flat top surmounted by chambers. On the sides of the staircases are stone balusters, and at the base of the north staircase rest two enormous snake heads which represent the Maya deity Kukulcan, 'the feathered serpent.
The area that is currently open to the public consists of 17 erections including some that have only been partially restored, and two cenotes (water-filled limestone sinkholes). It is believed that at its peak, the city extended 11.7 square miles and future plans for the site include opening another area to the public of about 20,710 sq yd, known as 'The Old Chichen', comprising 13 structures of different sizes and heights as well as two large squares.
