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Satellite View of Chichen Itza using Google Earth Data

Satellite view is showing the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, built by the Maya civilization. The pyramid of Chichen Itza is a symbol of knowledge and place of worship of the Mayan culture. The pre-Columbian city is located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula of present-day  Mexico and is one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization.
 
Google Map: Satellite View of Chichen Itza, one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula.

Google Earth Explore 3D model of the Castle (El Castillo) a step-pyramid in Chichen Itza in Google Earth
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External Links:
Chichén Itza - Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia - INAH
Chichen Itza articles by the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
UNESCO World Heritage: Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
UNESCO World Heritage Centre entry of Chichen-Itza.
The Equinox at Chichén Itzá
Article about Chichen Itza by the Institute for the Study of the Americas.
Wikipedia: Chichen Itza
Wikipedia article about Chichen Itza.
 

 
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