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El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), also known as the Temple of Kukulcan is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán.
El Castillo, known as the Pyramid of Kukulkan, stands as one of the most iconic and revered structures of the ancient Maya civilization. Located in Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, this magnificent pyramid epitomizes the architectural and astron
One of the tallest and most remarkable examples of Maya architecture, it was built during the high point of the Itza-Cocom culture, during the decadence of Mayapan. It is a four sided pyramid, with a rectangular temple on the top.
15 lip 2009 · Mayan legends, ancient craters, lost cities, and stunning constellations. Twice a year, when the day and night are in perfect balance, this pyramid dedicated to the feathered serpent god...
The Pyramid of Kukulkan is a focal point within a much larger web of cultural beliefs that the Maya navigated, each structure within Chichen Itza echoing significant cosmic truths embedded with historical memories.
THE PYRAMID OF KUKULCAN. As restored by the Mexican Government, under the direction of Don Eduardo Martinez. They say that he came from the West, but are not agreed as to whether he came before or after the Itzás, or with them.
Chichen Itza El Castillo, known as “The Castle” or “The Pyramid of Kukulcán” the monumental structure dominates the Northern Platform. Dedicated to the serpent God Kukulcán it is also known by its Toltec name the “Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl”.
