El Castillo – the Most Famous Building of the Mayan Era, Mexico

El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Yucatán, Mexico. Built by the Maya people, Chichen Itza once was a major city of
the pre-Columbian era. El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcan is the mos tfamous and recognizable landmark
of the entire archaeological site. It is estimated that the pyramid was built between the 9th and 12th centuries. It attracts thousands of tourists every year.

The pyramid embodies astronomical cycles, that Mayan were familiar with. During the equinoxes, twice a year, a wonderful phenomena occurs, attracting even more spectators: as the sun sets, a snake appears, meandering down the 365 steps, that each represent one day of the year. You can visit the site individually or hire a guide.