Yucatan - Journey across the Mayan Country

Chitzen Itza - world cultural heritage of the UNESCO

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the temple of the warriors.
A good example of Maya-Toltec architecture.The lower walls of the temple,
- which may not be entered any more - and the pillar all around are decorated by
reliefs and representations of warriors and eagles who devour human hearts.
The big stairs lead up to the platform,on which a Chac Mool stature stands.


pictures & travelogue by Ralf Nickolaus © 2007 - english translate by Kerstin Mentzel