Chichén Itzá
Title
Chichén Itzá
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
January 24, 2018
Alternative Title or Name
Ball Court
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
ball courts (Mesoamerican)
Description
View down the length of the Ball Court at Chichen Itza, Mexico. "The two vertical walls of the Great Ball Court are 39 feet high (12 meter) high with rings carved with intertwining serpents in the center of each wall. Both walls are carved with scenes showing teams of ball players. One panel shows a headless player kneeling with blood shooting from his neck, while another player holds the head,--ChichenItza website.
Material/Medium
stone (worked rock)
limestone
Measurements
225 feet wide and 545 feet long
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-048
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