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Kukulkan

The temple at the Myan city of Chichen-itza.

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The most famous pyramid of Yucatan and an iconic symbol of Mexico. The temple Kukulcán originates from the times of the Maya and Aztec civilisation.

Most famous landmark of Yucatan and iconic symbol of Mexico. Kukulkan is the name of a Maya snake deity that also serves to designate historical persons

North-west view of the El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan). El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archaeological site is located in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico.

Spring Equinox at Chichenitza pyramid.

Enjoying the pyramid of Chichen itza from the platform of eagles and jaguars with the god Kukulcan, the feathered serpent of the Mayan civilization.

Aerial view of ancient Mayan city Chichen Itza

K’uk’ulkan, also spelled Kukulkan

Mayan pyramid Chichen-Itza with Sacred Snake of Maya on foreground. Mexico. One of New7Wonders of the World. UNECSO World Heritage Sites.

Two large snake heads carved from stone at the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Mexico.

One of the most visited tourist sites in Mexico. Here during spring equinox. The fabled snake is visible.

The feathered serpent god of the Mayans, crawls down the pyramid El Castillo during spring equinox.

Mayan Temple pyramid of Kukulkan - Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Quetzalcoatl, feathered serpent, Aztec god, as depicted in Codex Telleriano-Remensis. He was related to gods of the wind, of planet Venus, of the dawn, of merchants and of arts, crafts and knowledge.

Chichén Itzá is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It was granted World Heritage Site status in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Pyramid of Kukulcan is the most famous landmark of Chichen Itza. This was a temple-pyramid dedicated to the Feathered Serpent God, Kukulcan. Sculptures of the Feathered Serpents run down the sides of the northern staircase, and are set off by shadows from the corner tiers on the Spring and Fall equinox

Continuous one line drawing of Chichen Itza. Vector illustration

Kukulkan Pyramid, Mexico

Mexico, Chichen Itza, Yucatan. Mayan pyramid of Kukulcan El Castillo

Comments:

CaptainAndClark said:

Stunning image. Great perspective.

2013-07-02 18:34

deputyphys said:

Nice picture

2013-02-25 08:37

Interesting balance of the dynamic sky and massive structure.

2012-09-17 13:56

Jonathan Hall said:

very nice

2010-02-24 22:02

Sergey Mikhalyov said:

I think to use in their design of the site dedicated to 2012 and predictions ...

2010-01-03 17:51

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