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  2. Chichen Itza - Wikipedia

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    Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the second-most visited of Mexico's archeological sites. [77] The archeological site draws many visitors from the popular tourist resorts in Cancún , who make a day trip on tour buses.

  3. El Castillo, Chichen Itza - Wikipedia

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    El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), 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. The temple building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.

  4. List of World Heritage Sites in Mexico - Wikipedia

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    Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza: Yucatán: 1988 483; i, ii, iii (cultural) Chichen Itza was one of the largest and most important Maya city. It was founded in the 5th cenutry, rose to regional prominence in the 10th century and declined after 1440.

  5. Chichen Itza is perhaps the most famous due to its size and mix of architectural styles, but Uxmal is well-known for the precision and condition of many of the structures that still stand today ...

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    Chichén Itzá, Mexico. El Castillo served as a temple to the god Kukulkan (Getty Images) ... allowing you to immerse yourself in the history and importance of these ancient ruins. The rest of the ...

  7. List of Maya sites - Wikipedia

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    Yucatán, Mexico: Mayapan was an important fortified city with a densely occupied area within the city walls. The principal pyramid at Mayapan was modelled after the main pyramid at Chichen Itza. The city was the most important site in Yucatán for a period of about 250 years during the Postclassic Period, with the earliest structures dating to ...