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10 Astonishing Facts About Chichén Itzá , Wonder Of the World
This is Chichén Itzá, one of Mexico's most famous historic sites and a wonder of the ancient world. Once a thriving Maya city, Chichén Itzá was home to brilliant advances in water preservation, architecture, and astronomy. Despite its military strength and impressive pyramids, this magnificent city faced a sudden downfall. Join us as we uncover 10 intriguing facts about it.
Number 10: The Rise Of A New Civilization.
From 40,000 to 20,000 BCE, ancient travelers crossed over a land bridge between modern-day Alaska and Siberia, making their way into North America.
3:20Number 9: The Story Behind Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza, a complex of Mayan ruins, sits at the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The site is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and for good reason.
Number 8: Ancient Aliens.
The ancient Mayan civilization is still a huge mystery to archaeologists, and new discoveries only add to the puzzle. Their obsession with the stars and their super-accurate calendar system leave us wondering: how on earth did they come up with this stuff?
7: The Deadly Mayan Olympics.
In the mid-1930s, an expedition uncovered a hidden axis inside the pyramid at Chichen Itza, leading to a temple beneath the one at the top. Inside this subterranean chamber, archaeologists found a statue of the god Chacmool and a throne adorned with a jaguar's shade.
Number 6: The Science Behind the Mysterious Pyramid
The Temple of Kukulkan, or El Castillo, in Chichen Itza, is a mind-blowing structure that showcases the incredible architectural prowess of the ancient Maya civilization.
Number 5: How Did The Maya Get Building Materials?
The ancient Maya didn't have it easy when it came to resources, but they still managed to build several incredible structures using limestone. So, how did they do it? They developed a pretty clever technique for extracting the limestone.
Number 4: The Maya Calendar
Instead of sticking to a regular 12-month calendar, the Maya had a bunch of different calendars to keep track of their lives. Meanwhile, the rest of us often rely on more than one calendar only when we can't choose between a movie night or a game night.
Number 3: Archeological discoveries
Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological sites, has revealed many fascinating discoveries about the Maya and Toltec civilizations. A recent find is an ancient cave full of artifacts, which suggests Chichen Itza was part of the Great Maya Aquifer Project.
Number 2: Temple of the Warriors
At Chichen Itza, the Temple of the Warriors is a must-see attraction that's been restored to its original glory sometime between 1925 and 1928. Known for its detailed bas-reliefs, it features carvings of Toltec warriors, eagles, and jaguars devouring human hearts.
Number 1: Fall Of A Civilization
Chichen Itza was abandoned by the Maya around the 15th century, and the exact reasons for this still spark debate among archaeologists. The city was rediscovered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, but major archaeological digs didn’t kick off until the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
#downtherabbithole #chichenitza #wondersoftheworld
0:26 10: The Rise Of A New Civilization.
1:50 9: The Story Behind Chichen Itza
3:20 8: Ancient Aliens.
5:17 7: The Deadly Mayan Olympics.
7:24 6: The Science Behind the Mysterious Pyramid
9:00 5: How Did The Maya Get Building Materials?
10:00 4: The Maya Calendar
11:30 3: Archeological discoveries
12:40 2: Temple of the Warriors
14:00 1: Fall Of A Civilization
10 Astonishing Facts About Chichén Itzá , Wonder Of the World
This is Chichén Itzá, one of Mexico's most famous historic sites and a wonder of the ancient world. Once a thriving Maya city, Chichén Itzá was home to brilliant advances in water preservation, architecture, and astronomy. Despite its military strength and impressive pyramids, this magnificent city faced a sudden downfall. Join us as we uncover 10 intriguing facts about it.
Number 10: The Rise Of A New Civilization.
From 40,000 to 20,000 BCE, ancient travelers crossed over a land bridge between modern-day Alaska and Siberia, making their way into North America.
3:20Number 9: The Story Behind Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza, a complex of Mayan ruins, sits at the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The site is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and for good reason.
Number 8: Ancient Aliens.
The ancient Mayan civilization is still a huge mystery to archaeologists, and new discoveries only add to the puzzle. Their obsession with the stars and their super-accurate calendar system leave us wondering: how on earth did they come up with this stuff?
7: The Deadly Mayan Olympics.
In the mid-1930s, an expedition uncovered a hidden axis inside the pyramid at Chichen Itza, leading to a temple beneath the one at the top. Inside this subterranean chamber, archaeologists found a statue of the god Chacmool and a throne adorned with a jaguar's shade.
Number 6: The Science Behind the Mysterious Pyramid
The Temple of Kukulkan, or El Castillo, in Chichen Itza, is a mind-blowing structure that showcases the incredible architectural prowess of the ancient Maya civilization.
Number 5: How Did The Maya Get Building Materials?
The ancient Maya didn't have it easy when it came to resources, but they still managed to build several incredible structures using limestone. So, how did they do it? They developed a pretty clever technique for extracting the limestone.
Number 4: The Maya Calendar
Instead of sticking to a regular 12-month calendar, the Maya had a bunch of different calendars to keep track of their lives. Meanwhile, the rest of us often rely on more than one calendar only when we can't choose between a movie night or a game night.
Number 3: Archeological discoveries
Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological sites, has revealed many fascinating discoveries about the Maya and Toltec civilizations. A recent find is an ancient cave full of artifacts, which suggests Chichen Itza was part of the Great Maya Aquifer Project.
Number 2: Temple of the Warriors
At Chichen Itza, the Temple of the Warriors is a must-see attraction that's been restored to its original glory sometime between 1925 and 1928. Known for its detailed bas-reliefs, it features carvings of Toltec warriors, eagles, and jaguars devouring human hearts.
Number 1: Fall Of A Civilization
Chichen Itza was abandoned by the Maya around the 15th century, and the exact reasons for this still spark debate among archaeologists. The city was rediscovered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, but major archaeological digs didn’t kick off until the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
#downtherabbithole #chichenitza #wondersoftheworld
0:26 10: The Rise Of A New Civilization.
1:50 9: The Story Behind Chichen Itza
3:20 8: Ancient Aliens.
5:17 7: The Deadly Mayan Olympics.
7:24 6: The Science Behind the Mysterious Pyramid
9:00 5: How Did The Maya Get Building Materials?
10:00 4: The Maya Calendar
11:30 3: Archeological discoveries
12:40 2: Temple of the Warriors
14:00 1: Fall Of A Civilization
