Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza is is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya Civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the Yucatan state, present-day Mexico. Despite its notoriety it has been speculated that the city was not a major center of the Mayan Civilization. Nevertheless, it is one of the most historically important and significant archaeological sites built by the Mayan Civilization. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec Civilization in Yucatan.

Fast Facts

Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Voted one of the New Wonders of the World
Well traveled during the Spring Equinox
Meaning: "At the mouth of the well of Itza"
Rose to regional prominence towards the end of the Early Classic period

The City

The site of Chichen Itza has 8 major structures still remaining. The most notable is the Temple of Kukulkan, commonly referred to as El Castillo. El Castillo is a large, 78 foot tall step pyramid dominating the center of the city. The other major structures are the "Temple of the Warriors", "The Great Ball Court", "High Priest's Temple", "Las Monjas", "El Caracol", "Akab Dzib" and "Old Chichen".

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Chichen Itza News

Google News
CNN: New 7 Wonders of the World Named (2007)
MSNBC: The Curse of Approval (2007)
National Geographic: Was Maya Pyramid Designed to Chirp Like a Bird? (2002)

Chichen Itza History and Background

Early History

Wikipedia: Chichen Itza
Wikipedia: Yucatan Peninsula
Official Site: Chichen Itza

Modern History

Hacienda Chichen Resort: Early Archaeologists of Chichen Itza
World Mysteries: Chichen Itza
Wikipedia: Archaeological investigations

Chichen Itza Educational Resources

Mesoweb: Chichen Itza Study Resources
Civilizations in America: The Mayas

Chichen Itza Travel

General Information

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Frommers: Complete Guide to Chichen Itza
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Transportation

Yucatan Today: Transportation in the Yucatan
Destination 360: Transportation in Mexico
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Travel Packages

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Activities

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Chichen Itza Media

Photos

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Videos

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YouTube: Chichen Itza Yucatan Mexico (Time: 2:58)
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Chichen Itza Blogs and Forums

Google Blog Search: Chichen Itza
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TravelPod: Chichén Itzá, Mexico travel blogs

Chichen Itza Organizations and Societies

FAMSI: Chichen Itza
Xibalba: Chichen Itza Project: Reimaging the Past
Wikipedia: National Institute of Anthroplogy and History

Chichen Itza Fun Stuff

YouTube: Second Life: Chichen Itza Mexico (Time: 4:40)
Natalia Zelmanov's Second Life Diary: Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza Books and Merchandise

Documentary Educational Resources: Documentaries of Chichen Itza
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