What is so special about Chichen Itza?
At its peak, Chichen Itza was the most populous city in the entire Yucatan Peninsula. Even today, its ruins reflect a great civilization filled with architectural marvels and ancient secrets. Chichen Itza is also home to several cenotes (natural pits of groundwater), including the Xtoloc Cenote or “Sacred Cenote”.
What Chichen Itza means?
The name Chichen Itza is a Mayan language term for “at the mouth of the well of the Itza.” The Itza were an ethnic group of Mayans who had risen to power in the northern part of the Yucatan peninsula, where the city is located. This easy access to water made the location perfect for a city the size of Chichen Itza.
What are 3 facts about Chichen Itza?
- This famous Mayan site may not be entirely Mayan.
- Chichen Itza gets its name from a cenote nearby.
- The main pyramid nests multiple smaller pyramids inside it.
- Monuments of Chichen Itza were astronomically aligned.
- The Serpent God, Kukulkan descends on the pyramid twice every year.
What was the Chichen Itza built for?
It was constructed prior to 800 CE and was used as an astronomical observatory, especially of Venus, and perhaps was also a temple to Kukulcan in his guise as the god of the winds.
Why are the 7 Wonders of the World?
The amazing works of art and architecture known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable. They are also, however, reminders of the human capacity for disagreement, destruction and, possibly, embellishment.
What are the 7 Wonders of the World Chichen Itza?
10 Facts About Chichen Itza, One Of The 7 Wonders Of The World
- 3 There Are Smaller Pyramids Within.
- 4 It Isn’t Entirely Mayan.
- 5 It May Have Been Used For Sacrifices.
- 6 It Is Being Restored.
- 7 It Was Built Near Sinkholes.
- 8 It’s Built With Diverse Materials.
- 9 It Was Used As An Observatory.
- 10 It Was Discovered Twice.
Can you go inside Chichen Itza?
No you can’t go inside or up the stairs. Children are allowed and there is a restaurant there.
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