Chichén Itzá, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, is one of the most significant and well-known archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization. The history and allure of Chichén Itzá are rooted in its architectural, astronomical, and cultural significance. A Brief History The site was settled as early as the 6th century AD. It […]
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Yucatan’s Spectacular Cenotes
Yucatan’s Spectacular Cenotes are a natural pit or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. The formation of cenotes is typically linked to the dissolution of soluble rocks (such as limestone, […]
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