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Chichen Itza

City / RuinsCentral America

Maya-Toltec city in Yucatán with multiple iconic structures: the Pyramid of Kukulkan (El Castillo), the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, the Observatory (El Caracol), the Sacred Cenote, and the Ossuary Pyramid. Known for stunning acoustic effects: a clap at the base of Kukulkan produces a chirp identical to the quetzal bird call. Founded c. 6th century CE, peak occupation 800-1100 CE.

20.6843°, -88.5678°

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Walkthrough videos (9)

Chichen Itza : Astronomical Pyramid of KukulkanChichen Itza : Astronomical Pyramid of KukulkanAgeless RockChichen Itza : Astounding Acoustic at Pyramid of KukulkanChichen Itza : Astounding Acoustic at Pyramid of KukulkanAgeless RockChichen Itza clap echo effectChichen Itza clap echo effectAgeless RockChichen Itza : The Great Ball CourtChichen Itza : The Great Ball CourtAgeless RockChichen Itza : Amazing Acoustics @ Temple of The WarriorsChichen Itza : Amazing Acoustics @ Temple of The WarriorsAgeless RockChichen Itza : Observatory TowerChichen Itza : Observatory TowerAgeless RockChichen Itza : Ossuary PyramidChichen Itza : Ossuary PyramidAgeless RockChichen Itza : Sacred CenoteChichen Itza : Sacred CenoteAgeless RockChichen Itza : Lesser Known Structures of an Ancient CityChichen Itza : Lesser Known Structures of an Ancient CityAgeless Rock

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