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Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is an archaeological site in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, featuring a complex of Maya ruins. Noteworthy structures include the Temple of Kukulcán (El Castillo), a pyramid standing approximately 30 meters tall, constructed around the 9th to 12th century AD.
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Chichén Itzá served as a major regional center in the post-classic period of Maya civilization. The site displays extensive architectural styles, with the Temple of the Warriors and the Great Ball Court being significant examples. It is accessible via the Cancún-Mérida highway, approximately 120 kilometers from Mérida. The site is managed by Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia.