In one chamber there are extensive carved hieroglyphs that mention rulers of Chichen Itza and possibly of the nearby city of Ek Balam, and contain a Maya date inscribed which correlates to 869 AD, one of …

Nov 7, 2025 · Chichen Itza, a ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central Yucatan state, Mexico. It was founded about the 6th century CE, presumably by …

Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Chichen Itza, a World Heritage site in Mexico, from National Geographic.

Feb 19, 2018 · Explore the origins of the Temple of Chichen Itza, a Mayan pyramid in modern-day Mexico that features several unique features, including an echo designed to sound like a bird call.

May 11, 2025 · Learn all about Chichén Itzá – one of Mexico's most famous Maya sites – and plan your visit, budget and activities with this guide for first-time visitors.

Nov 10, 2023 · Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is listed as one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World,’ is home to towering temples, sacred sinkholes, and curious Mayan ballcourts.

Chichen Itza was a center of pilgrimage for the ancient Maya for over 1,000 years. The Sacred Cenote (a large natural limestone sink hole) was holy to the ancient Rain God "Chac".

The structures of the complex display the decoration typical of the Puuc style, which implies that this group was built during the first period of splendour of Chichen Itza (800-1000 CE).

Chichen Itza, Mexico Getty Images. One of the largest Maya cities, with an estimated population of 35,000 at its peak, Chichén Itzá was founded around the sixth century on the Yucatán peninsula.

Jan 6, 2025 · History of Chichen Itza by World History Edu · January 6, 2025 Chichén Itzá was a prominent pre-Columbian city constructed by the Maya civilization during the Terminal Classic period …