lunes, 4 de julio de 2011

chichen itza


chichen itza pyramids is one of the most visited in the Mexican republic as it is one of the seven new wonders of the world is a pyramid that has a beautiful view, it is a pyramid of civilization, has a very impressive architecture. In the pyramid of kuculcan this is one of the most remarkable buildings of Mayan architecture. is a four-sided pyramid which ends in a rectangular temple. Chichen Itza is the sacred cenote is a sinkhole open is where offerings are made to the god Chac is the lord of the rains, they offered valuable items and also human sacrifices were usually young women wearing bold clothes and jewelry co prices, also were sacrificed. Chichen Itza was named as world heritage by the year 1988. is visited by many foreigners

The massive architecture that has survived until today and today is emblematic of the site has a clear Toltec influence. The god who presides over the site, according to Mayan mythology, is Kukulcan, Maya representing Quetzalcoatl, god made ​​the pantheon of the Toltec culture. That said, consider that Chichen Itza was a city or a ceremonial center, which passed through different periods and influences construction of the different peoples that occupied it and promoted it since its inception.


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