26/02/2012
Chichen Itza is located 200 Kms West of Cancun, 2:15 hrs on the road, is the most visited archaelogical site in the Peninsula of Yucatan.
One of the structures believed to be built before 800 AD is El Castillo ("castle" in Spanish). It is a 78 foot tall pyramid that sheds light on the Mayans impressive astronomical system. El Castillo is, in reality, a solar calendar. There are 91 steps on each side and 1 for the roof/altar. Each day's shadows fall upon a different step. The discovery of the use of astronomy is incredible given the era in which the Mayans lived. With El Castillo, the Mayans knew exactly when to plant their crops. This only hints as to what else the Mayans discovered with astronomy.
Do you know that Chichen Itza it is one of new 7 wonders of the world??
