Chichén Itzá
Title
Chichén Itzá
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
January 18, 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
sculpture (visual works)
Serpents
Description
Detail view of serpent sculpture at the bottom of El Castillo in Chichen Itza, Mexico. "The excellent acoustics from the top temple on the pyramid and the vast plaza space around the base suggest this was a place for preaching. The leaders atop the pyramid held the sacred priesthood of the serpent and preached to the people below. The sacred serpent begins at this upper temple, carved into the two round pillars. The carving slithers down the balustrades to the base in a way that symbolizes sacred messages being delivered to the people. The temple is situated so that the corner of the pyramid casts a shadow on the solstice that moves throughout the day in a slithering motion. The balustrade at the base ends with enormous serpent heads,"--El Castillo Pyramid, Chichen Itza, by Benjamin Blankenbehler, January 22, 2016 from Architecture Revived website.
Material/Medium
stone (worked rock)
limestone
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-042
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