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Chichen Itza

City / RuinsCentral AmericaMexico

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 Kukulkan · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Astounding Acoustic at Pyramid of KukulkanChichen Itza : Astounding Acoustic at Pyramid of Kukulkan · Ageless RockChichen Itza clap echo effectChichen Itza clap echo effect · Ageless RockChichen Itza : The Great Ball CourtChichen Itza : The Great Ball Court · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Amazing Acoustics @ Temple of The WarriorsChichen Itza : Amazing Acoustics @ Temple of The Warriors · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Observatory TowerChichen Itza : Observatory Tower · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Ossuary PyramidChichen Itza : Ossuary Pyramid · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Sacred CenoteChichen Itza : Sacred Cenote · Ageless RockChichen Itza : Lesser Known Structures of an Ancient CityChichen Itza : Lesser Known Structures of an Ancient City · Ageless Rock

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