Chichén Itzá

Location: Yucatan, Mexico
Culture: Maya
Era: Late Classic to Postclassic
Site Description: The ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions, recently being inducted as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Its historical and archaeological significance is equally immense. The restored area of the site covers 5 square kilometers and is home to El Caracol, one of the oldest standing observatories in the Americas, underscoring the advanced astrological studies of the Maya.
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