Chichén Itzá

This image shows Chichén Itzá on a map, which was made an official UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988

Location: Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
Constructed: Around 600–1200 AD
Steps: 365

Overview

Chichén Itzá was a major city of the Maya civilization located on the Yucatán Peninsula. It flourished between the 9th and 12th centuries and served as a political, economic, and religious centre.

Its most famous structure is El Castillo, a pyramid dedicated to the feathered serpent god Kukulkán. The pyramid is designed so that during the equinoxes, shadows form the illusion of a serpent descending the steps.

Chichén Itzá embodies the Maya’s advanced understanding of astronomy, mathematics, and architecture.

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