chichen itza
states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 1988
location: Etat de Yucatan, Municipalité de Tinum
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 20.6666700000, -88.6000000000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 483
world heritage site: 483
Chichen-Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an ancient Mayan city renowned for its impressive architecture and historical significance. The site features the iconic El Castillo pyramid, a testament to Mayan astronomical knowledge with its 365 steps representing the days of the year. Other notable structures include the Great Ball Court and the Temple of the Warriors, reflecting the city's cultural and political importance during its peak between the 7th and 13th centuries. Today, it stands as a well-preserved window into Mesoamerican civilization, drawing visitors worldwide.
