Although the cult of kukulkan had its origins in earlier maya traditions, the itza worship of kukulkan was heavily influenced by the quetzalcoatl cult of central mexico. Chac mool inside the kukulkan pyramid in chichen itza. Nov 21, 2016 whats inside mexicos pyramid of kukulkan. A 20meter high pyramid had been uncovered in the mid1930s, and the new development suggests kukulkan was a kind of matryoshka doll building. Het azteekse equivalent van kukulcan is quetzalcoatl. Kukulkan was a deity closely associated with the itza state in the northern yucatan peninsula, where the cult formed the core of the state religion. May 06, 2016 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. It is the legacy of the toltec overlords, whose culture had a profound influence on chichen itza. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The series lecturas eli adolescentes is divided into 3 levels according to the language level of the readers. I gradoni sono unatestimonianza in pietra dellanno. Il castello o piramide di kukulkan a chitchen itza fu costruito attorno allanno 800 d. It was constructed to pay homage to the mayan snake deity kukulcan which means plumed serpent. The pyramid of kukulcan is one of the most impressive historical structures in the world.
Here, you need to click the read online button or download button link that will redirect you to the book page. Chichen itza, corazon del imperio maya viajes national geographic. The kukulcan pyramid at the chichen itza archaeological site during the celebration of the spring equinox in march. Second secret pyramid found inside ancient mayan temple. Chichen itza, located in the north of the yucatan peninsula near the city of valladolid, in. Hace mucho calor debes llevar sombrero y protector solar. Dive into yucatans cultural heritage on this fullday tour from cancun or the riviera maya, calling at chichen itza admission not included, the ik kil cenote, and.
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