Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá

Lawrence Technological University

February 28, 2018

Temple of the Warriors

Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)

Single Built Works

c. 1000

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Late Classic

temples (buildings)

columns (architectural elements)

stairs

Chac Mool

View up the stairs of the Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza, Mexico with columns in front and a sculpture of Chac Moon at the top. "The temple also has a staircase that leads to a sculpture of a large Chaac-Mool located in front of two carved pillars dedicated to Kukulcan, serpent heads with opened mouths and rattles pointing skyward. This famous sculpture features a human figure reclining and holding a bowl on his stomach as if giving an offering. His head is turned to the side in almost a right angle, looking slightly heavenward. American Egypt says the two carved pillars show how the Toltec people influenced the Mayans. Chaac-Mool sculptures and stone statues appear throughout Mexico, thought to be a representation of an ancient god of the same name,"--Act for Libraries website.

stone (worked rock)

limestone

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