Chichen Itza
The Maya civilization is known for its architectural wonders, including Chichen Itza. It was a holy place, and many people made pilgrimages there. The Sacred Cenote, a natural sinkhole associated with human sacrifices committed to Chaac, the rain god, is one of its most well-known attractions.
Chichen Itza was divided into pieces and constructed in the Puuc architectural style of the Classic era. The most well-known structure in the Chichen Itza site is the magnificent El Castillo or temple pyramid.
El Castillo is a large pyramid composed of hard stones such as concrete, limestone, and graphite in the Chichen Itza site. The pyramid was built in honor of the serpent-deity god Kukulcan. It features square pegs etched all over its construction and a ladder to the summit of the pyramid.
Its walls are engraved with serpent motifs that stretch from top to bottom since it was designed to serve a serpent deity. Thousands of visitors to El Castillo have all noticed the shadow effect on the serpent carvings, which makes it appear as if the serpents are slithering down towards the bottom of the pyramid.
