Deep within the jungles of Mexico
and Guatemala and extending into the limestone shelf of the Yucatan
peninsula lie the mysterious temples and pyramids of the Maya. Few are
more impressive than the remains of Mayan city of Chichen Itza located
between Cancun and Merida.
This incredible sight is a ‘day trip’
must for those on holiday in the Cancun area. While Europe was still in
the midst of the Dark Ages, these amazing people had mapped the heavens,
evolved the only true writing system native to the Americas and were
masters of mathematics.
They invented the calendars we use
today. Without metal tools, beasts of burden or even the wheel they
were able to construct vast cities across a huge jungle landscape with
an amazing degree of architectural perfection and variety, marking their
place in history with a legacy of stone.
Whilst many may see this as an
abundance of stone and a temple with many steps, those who are awe
inspired by historical wonders and treasures of ancient civilisations
may well compare this on an equal with the Pyramids of Egypt or the Inca
trail of Machu Picchu.
The main attractions of the ruins of
Chichen Itza include the ‘Pyramid of Kukulkan’, the Temple of the
Warriors and the ball court. The ruins also feature the group of 1000
columns and the temple of Jaguars and eagles all of which give a feel of
life more 1300 years ago!
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