Chichén Itzá
Title
Chichén Itzá
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
February 1, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
El Castillo
Temple of Kukulkan
Creator2
Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
c. 1000
Work Location
Mexico (nation)
Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Late Classic
Subject
stepped pyramids
Description
View of El Castillo at Chichen Itza, Mexico. "Built by the Maya civilization sometime between the 9th and 12th centuries, the ancient Mesoamerican step pyramid is part of a larger complex that includes a ball court, temples and various other buildings. While archaeologists are continually learning more about the complex and the Maya people every day, one aspect that remains a mystery is the strange sound that occurs when you clap your hands. All you have to do is stand in the field facing the exterior steps of El Castillo and do a single clap and you’ll immediately hear an echo that sounds eerily similar to a bird chirp,"--From Whispering Galleries to Echo Chambers, These Five Architectural Structures Have Extraordinary Acoustics by Jennifer Nalewicki, May 16, 2017, at Smithsonian online.
Material/Medium
stone (worked rock)
limestone
Measurements
75 feet tall
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
2017MX-093
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