Chichen itza, Mexico

Chichen itza, Mexico

Cultures-Maya civilization

Locate-Yucatan, Mexico

Height-24m

Base-55.3m

State-Mexico

Chichen Itza is about a one and half hour drive outside of Merida Mexico. And it's located in the state of Yucatan. The three million people visit Chichen Itza year and year. The entry fee is twenty-five US Dollars and it's open at 8 a.m.The water system remains on the site today and the ruins are open daily. Chichen Itza is a large city build by Maya people. A lot of tourists visit Chichen Itza for a day trip. Chichen Itza is between the capital city of Merida and Cancun. Chichen Itza was selected UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and it selected Global Survey in 2007. The fifty thousand people lived in the city.

After a fall on Mayan Civilization Christopher Colombus in 1492 spread his power. After a lot of people followed Christopher Colombus and Chichen Itza lost its place. In 1526 Spanish conquistadors arrived. As a result, they used this site as a Main Place for the people. 

The Mayan's skills advanced and sophisticated structure and They developed a system of writing and the Mayas intricate is incredible. Chichen Itza influenced by some other cultures because the Mayan city  invaded by foreigners. The El Castillo is the main building. The building shape like a pyramid and 79 foot high. When anyone compares with other cities at the same time period it is a significant icon. The Chichen Itza is a splendor of the Maya civilization. The Mayans dominated the Chichen Itza before 600 a.d.If we translate the word Chichen Itza from the Mayan it means mouth of the well. There has a forest and the city was covered five square kilometers. The city was divided into 3 parts like The Great North Platform, The Osario group, and Chichen Viejo. The parts are revealed different architectures. The Green, purple,blue-colored stones are used to soared the building. The Graphic stone survives this structure. We don't know why the great city abandoned in this period. The mystery is el Castillo found that the pyramid but it has been built a small pyramid inside the still one. Archaeologists explore that, Chichen Itza dedicated to the miso American ball game. The miso ball court located near el Castillo. Therefore sadly they dedicate that game. In Osario, there have important temple buildings. The Casa Colorada is one of the best structures in Rosario and the building is like a pyramid. However, I think you get some detail about Chichen Itza.