El Castillo, Chichen Itza - Wikipedia
El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the …
What’s Inside the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá? | Britannica
They gather around the site’s pyramid, called El Castillo (“the Castle”) by Spanish conquistadors, where, according to legend, Kukulcán, the feathered serpent god, alights from the heavens, blesses his …
Kukulkan Pyramid in Chichen Itza - Underground Cenote, What's ...
The Kukulkan Pyramid, also commonly known as El Castillo (The Castle), is the most impressive building in the Archeological Site of Chichen Itza, and one of the highest of all Mayan architecture. …
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza - Atlas Obscura
Jul 15, 2009 · The Pyramid of Kukulcan or Kukulkan (also known as El Castillo, a name given by the Spanish Conquistadors) is the center of Chich’en Itza, it was built over a preexisting temple between …
Ancient Observatories: Chichén Itzá - Exploratorium
El Castillo—in Spanish, “the castle”—looms at the center of Chichén Itzá, a 79-foot pyramid of stone. Also known as the Pyramid of Kukulkán, the structure embodies Mayan myth along with natural …
El Castillo: The Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza
The Pyramid of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo, is not just a remarkable feat of engineering but also a testament to the advanced understanding of architecture, astronomy, and symbolism by the Maya …
What’s Inside the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá? - Amusing History
May 1, 2025 · Inside the pyramid at Chichén Itzá, known as El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcán, lies a remarkable series of hidden structures that reveal the complexity of Maya architecture and beliefs.