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Chichen Itza pictures

Pictures taken at the site of the ruins of the Maya city of Chichen Itza.

This was our second visit to Chichen Itza (or, translated, the mouth of the well of the Itza). We found the site to be just as magical the second time around.
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The Pyramid of Kukulcán or El Castillo (The Castle)
The Pyramid of Kukulcán or El Castillo (The Castle)		 Corner skull from the Tzompantli or the Platform of the Skulls
Corner skull from the Tzompantli or the Platform of the Skulls		 Looking down the Platform of the Skulls
Looking down the Platform of the Skulls
Detail from the Tzompantli showing original red colour
Detail from the Tzompantli showing original red colour		 Pillars used on the Tzompantli to display the skulls of vanquished enemies
Pillars used on the Tzompantli to display the skulls of vanquished enemies		 Carvings on the Temple of Eagles (right) and Jaguars (left)
Carvings on the Temple of Eagles (right) and Jaguars (left)
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