The archeology of Chichen Itza, one of the last Mayan ... which bears a close resemblance to the Pyramid of Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli (aka Quetzalcoatl) at Tula Grande. Both are three-tiered platforms ...

The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples ... Ce Acatl Topiltzin Quetzalcoatl, or Kukulkan as the Maya ...

Rising through a clearing in the jungle of the Yucatán, a monumental Maya pyramid appears to touch the sky in Catherwood’s illustration of the Pyramid of Kulkulcán. Although parts of the structure are ...

The tourist trespassed into a restricted area around 5 pm and climbed the pyramid A 38-year-old German tourist was apprehended at the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza in Mexico for disregarding ...

Many of these sites feature impressive pyramids standing hundreds of feet tall that have been around for thousands of years. Each offers visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of its former ...

Chichen Itza, Yucatan. Mayan pyramid of Kukulcan El Castillo. Picture: iStock The site hosts a four-day-long program featuring activities for guests to enjoy. However, the events do not include ...

Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments – in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, laid out on ...

The tourist of unknown origin climbed to the top of the majestic building and started dancing, which further angered Mexican and foreign visitors enjoying the day off. An angry mob almost lynched ...