Chichen Itza is the largest ruined city of the Maya civilisation. It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Due to its proximity to the resort of Cancun, it is one of the most visited Mayan sites, and Mexico's top tourist destination. Chichen Itza received Unesco recognition as a World Heritage Site in 1988.
Another view of El Castillo in Chichen Itza, Mexico
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Mayan observatory at Chichen Itza
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El Castillo pyramid in Chichen Itza, Mexico
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One Thousand Warrior Columns in Chichen Itza, Mexico
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The Great Ballcourt in Chichen Itza, Mexico
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