Built earlier than the coastal city of Tulum, Chichen Itza is another prominent Mayan city. Its central location allowed it to become one of the most significant economic, political, and religious centers within the height of the Mayan civilization/empire. Artifacts founded within the complex indicate an extensive trade network encompassing most of Central America (not simply eastern Mexico).
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| map of Chichen Itza from its wikipedia.org page |
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| Castillo |
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| Castillo |
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| Platforma de Venus |
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| top of stairs at Plataforma de Venus |
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| Cenote Segrado (alleged location of human sacrifices) |
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| Templo de los Guerreros |
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| idol at top of stairs in Templo de los Guerreros |
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| Columnata Oeste |
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| blocked tunnel at Columnata Norte |
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| Mercado |
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| side wall of Plataforma Aguilas y Tigres |
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| Juego de Pelota |
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| Chichen Itza (not Chicken Pizza) |
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