Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá

Lawrence Technological University

January 31, 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)

warriors

View of columns at the Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza, Mexico. “Located on the northern section of Chichen Itza and northeast of El Castillo, the Temple of a Thousand Warriors sits on top of a three-tiered pyramid with distinct architectural features which represent the combined efforts of Mayan and Toltec civilizations. The two lower tiers of the pyramid were actually older temples with monuments dedicated to ancient gods. The temple has 200 square columns surrounding the base of the temple, each column showcasing carvings that represent warriors of the Toltec civilization that once lived in the area … 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,”—Act for Libraries website.

stone (worked rock)

limestone

75 feet tall

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