Chichén Itzá
Title
Chichén Itzá
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
January 18, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
Temple of Kukulkan
El Castillo
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
Detail view of El Castillo at Chichen Itza in Mexico. "This glorious step pyramid demonstrates the accuracy and importance of Maya astronomy—and the heavy influence of the Toltecs, who invaded around 1000 and precipitated a merger of the two cultural traditions. The temple has 365 steps—one for each day of the year. Each of the temple’s four sides has 91 steps, and the top platform makes the 365th,"--National Geographic website.
Material/Medium
limestone
Measurements
79 feet tall, 152 feet at base
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-37
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