El Castillo, found in the
Chichen Itza archaeological site, is a
Mesoamerican step-pyramid that is one of the most recognized and widely visited
pre-Columbian structures in Mexico. Built by the
Maya, it served as a temple to
Kukulkan, the Yucatec Maya
Feathered Serpent deity.Photo:
Daniel Schwen
El Castillo, found in the
Chichen Itza archaeological site, is a
Mesoamerican step-pyramid that is one of the most recognized and widely visited
pre-Columbian structures in Mexico. Built by the
Maya, it served as a temple to
Kukulkan, the Yucatec Maya
Feathered Serpent deity.Photo:
Daniel Schwen