Eternal Magic of Mayan Chichen-Itza Photo Gallery by Eldar Kadymov at pbase.com

Eternal Magic of Mayan Chichen-Itza

Chichen-Itza, a stunning tribute to glory of Mayan empire and their cultural heritage, was abandoned as a city almost 350 years before first Spanish conquistador made his way to it through jungles. The Mayan nation has simply exhausted itself in endless wars led by numerous kings. Before its dramatic decline, Chichen-Itza served as cultural and religious centre in Mayan life rather than as place of residence, except for priests and members of noble families. If you like this gallery, please, click "vote" so other people would also discover this magnificient world. I visited this place for the second time and still was overly exited by the accomplishments of this mysterious civilization. All pictures were rendered with PS7 as I've got rid of all tourists, including myself :-). The Masterpiece, El-Castillo ( or The Castle ),- tollest pyramid is still in "sacrificial" mode,- every once a while someone loses life after falling down from steppy stairs... Way to the top is not a physical challenge at all, but there are no guards... Don't endanger your life while being on holidays, nothing is worth it... You might want to check on the travel gallery to Mayan land at https://pbase.com/eldarrio/grand_voyage_to_mayas_land

Big storm is coming	Pyramid of Four Sides	Temple of Warriors	School of Jaguar
Main Pyramid from Temple of Warriors	Main Observatory	Magnificient Masterpiece-El Castillo	Fire Bird God
Main Court	Skies between Temple of Jaguar & School of Priests	Scene from Hall of Ball Game	Temple of Warriors
Small & Big Pyramids	Temple of warriors from top of main pyramid	Noble chair in Temple of Warriors	Main building of Hall of Ball Game
Jaguar's Temple	Maya's warrior	Ball Game Court	Wall of Sculls
Pyramid of Scull Court	Thousands Columns of Warriors Temple	Entrance to Temple of Warriors	Beside Temple Of Thousand Columns

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Robert Oustric		28-Feb-2024 13:37
Splendid gallery which gives a good view of the site (where I was 22 years ago!) VV

danad		17-Mar-2018 15:09
Another Civilization, another world ! Superb and colorful images on the art of the Mayas ! V.

Guest		04-Mar-2010 16:31
excellent views... Thanks 4 your comment to my nude gallery

timor omnis abesto		15-Sep-2009 03:35
beautiful! history,and future are told by this place,thank you for sharing this, those who have eyes you let them see:)

Guest		30-Nov-2008 23:19
Chichen-Itza at it's best. I have visited this place 15 years ago, and your galleries bring up good memories; very well done!!! Gr. Erik

Guest		10-Jan-2008 14:32
So many good shots! =]

Ra�l Semoloni		12-Nov-2007 19:43
Thank you so Much for this Gorgeous Gallery of My Beautiful México V.O.T.E.

MALINALI		18-Sep-2007 21:21
QUE,LINDAS FOTOS GRACIAS,LLENAN DE VIDA . FORTUNADO(A)EL FOTOGRAFO.TLASOS.

William Hartshorn		28-Aug-2007 18:33
Eldar... You once again captured the essence of a magical place!! ~V~

Guest		19-Aug-2007 00:04
Superwork, well framed. Well made, typical from you. My compliments and vote.

Guest		18-May-2007 18:11
These shots begin back found memories of my trip there. Voted.

Guest		14-May-2007 23:31
Another amazing gallery. Voted.

Eldar Kadymov		02-Mar-2007 16:07
Sure, Rick, I did and also mentioned it in gallery comments, LOL !

Rick Roluf		02-Mar-2007 15:47
Did you PhotoShop the people out?

Guest		28-Feb-2007 05:30
Very Impressive!!!

edwina beaumont		21-Nov-2006 21:01
wonderful pictures. they really capture the spirit of the place and bring back memories

Paolo Fercia		16-Nov-2006 07:08
Foto fantastiche che restituiscono in pieno la bellezza dei templi Maya. V

Guest		18-Oct-2006 21:45
great_gallery thanks for the phots. Much appreciated awesome website keep it up. Trying to get back to my roots:)

Guest		04-Sep-2006 02:23
A fascinating place, justly captured. All outstanding images!

Eric Carr�re		21-Jul-2006 06:24
Des couleurs magnifiques et un sens du cadrage évident, bravo !

raymondg		20-Jun-2006 06:02
Awesome gallery of a place I would just love to visit. Jealous as hell!

Jaime Serrano		10-May-2006 22:50
I`m glad to see again your gallery in populars.

Guest		12-Apr-2006 07:53
Fantastic pictures, having very intensive colours!

Guest		22-Feb-2006 13:57
Excellent gallery, you have a lot of talent , congratulations sir. VOTED

Hodero		15-Feb-2006 07:21
Great sky on the day of shooting !

Arno Meintjes Wildlife		10-Feb-2006 12:49
A very good gallery with lots of fine art in it. Congratulations. Arno

Fabienne		09-Feb-2006 21:06
Vous nous invitez à faire un voyage fantastique. Quelles photos merveilleuses. Chacune d'entres elles sont faites avec soin et talent. bravo.

Guest		31-Jan-2006 22:59
Excellent imagery. The coloring is excellent. Anyone who has ever visited Mexico can attribute to the prodigious use of brilliant colors. It is only appropriate to apply a sense of what these structures looked like so many years ago.

Arnulf M. Elvevold		08-Dec-2005 17:23
I have just voted for a very interesting and nice presentation of Mayan culture. Wish I once could go to this area.

Guest		08-Dec-2005 06:24
excellent work here, Eldar. even with a toy-camera (LOL), bravo. Jean-Claude

JOSE MATA		05-Nov-2005 14:36
CAPTURASTE LA MAGIA Y LA FUERZA DEL LUGAR , ME ENCANTA TU TRABAJO, SALUDOS

Jaime Serrano		22-Jul-2005 18:21
Magic and excellent gallery. I´d like to visit this place. Thanks for share.

Guest		22-Jul-2005 07:33
PS7 is great but Eldar is the greatest. :) http://www.pbase.com/bucari

Ken Zaret		18-May-2005 02:25
Great shots. I was there about 20 years ago and these bring back good memories. I need to scan my film pix of the trip. I did make it to the top, inside El Castillo, as Dennis below refers to. Indeed it was skanky in there and a bit scary, you got the impression that your family would be cursed for 1000 years for having gone in there. I got to see the jaguar at the top. I also recommend Coba and Tulum for the travel-minded.

rsub8		26-Apr-2005 00:47
To amend my comments: it would be interesting if you posted a separate gallery (perhaps linked to this one) of the images (could just be a subset) without the tourists erased. Your comments about el castillo are well taken. The steps are pitched incredibly steeply, and tripping could easily mean a broken neck, and not for those with acrophobia. But I ran down anyway (every day you are alive, you take a risk) and I think the people climbing up, judging by their expressions, were more frightened than I was. Again, very pretty images.

rsub8		01-Apr-2005 20:06
beautiful photographs of a beautiful and fascinating place.

Dennis Steinauer		30-Dec-2004 04:09
Eldar, This is a beautiful gallery (as are your others). I visited Chichen-Itza several years ago and found it (along with other Mayan ruins) just fascinating. Can you still climb the Castillo up the inside? It's also steep, but the bad part is the extreme humidity, the very narrow tunnel/steps, and the "aroma" of all the people before you who have made the climb. It's worth it, though, since there is a sculpture of Quaqyutal (sp?) at the room at the top. Did you take the tour bus from Cancun that stops at the place that sells the liter bottles (with plastic snap-on tops) of the anisette-like liquor? You're evidentally quite a world traveller.

Greg McCroskery		28-Dec-2004 18:34
Eldar, I love your work -- this is a beautiful gallery! Excellent compositions and great color. I hope I get the chance to visit some day! God Bless, Greg

Paul H		26-Nov-2004 21:21
amazing pictures..

Pedro Lib�rio		14-Nov-2004 11:30
quite impressive place and quite nice compositions here!!! lovely moments!

Eldar Kadymov		06-Nov-2004 21:53
OOPs... Never thought that everyone would've been so much exited about this climb on the pyramid :-)... All I am suggesting here is,- you take chances and challenge your luck...

retha		06-Nov-2004 21:45
This gallery brings back magical memories of my visit there & yes it is quite a climb but well worth it...Viva la Yucatan!--Retha

Steve Martin		06-Nov-2004 17:40
By the way, I made the climb and concur... it's steep and dangerous, but worth it! -sm

Steve Martin		06-Nov-2004 17:37
Very well captured. I visited Chitzen Itza years ago. This brings back a warm memory. cheers, -sm

Andr� Bessot		14-Oct-2004 13:57
Thank you very much for this fine trip in the Maya's country. As I can see through your galleries, you are a great traveller! Go on, I continue with you… André :)

Guest		11-Oct-2004 23:34
I see why this gallery is called 'Eternal Magic of Chichen-Itza'. It is very magical indeed. Beautiful gallery.

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