Place · Chichén-Itzá
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Chichén-Itzá stands as a monument to the ancient Maya civilization, with its most iconic structure, El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, dominating the landscape. This step pyramid, with its precise astronomical alignments, showcases the sophistication of Mayan engineering and cosmology. Visitors can witness the phenomenon of shadows creating a serpent that appears to descend the pyramid during the equinox, a testament to the site’s architectural brilliance.
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