The mythical architecture of Chichén Itzá
The city of Chichén Itzá was the most powerful of the Mayan empire. It reached its splendor around 987 AD. The first part of its name means “mouth of the well”. The second part refers to its founders, the Itzaes, which means “water sorcerers”. It is located in the north of the Yucatan peninsula, 120 […]
The most important Mayan sites (Riviera Maya)
Who are the Mayas and why are they so important in Mexico? The Mayan culture was one of the main civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica. This Mayan culture inhabited several sites such as: Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and Honduras. The Mayas were characterized by their different skills, they had a writing system, they knew mathematics and astrology, […]
