El Castillo (Spanish pronunciation: [el kas'tiʎo], 'the Castle'), also known as the Temple of Kukulcan is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza …

The Chichen Itza Pyramid known as El Castillo or The Castle is the main Chichen Itza Pyramid and is the building designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

With its pleasing radial symmetry, tidy stepped platforms, and crowning temple, El Castillo is one of the most recognizable Mesoamerican pyramids. It was probably built by the Toltec-Maya …

Nov 15, 2010 · Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Chichen Itza, a World Heritage site in Mexico, from National Geographic. Built to awe, the pyramid known as El Castillo has become the …

Mar 12, 2024 · El Castillo is one of the best-preserved examples of a Maya step pyramid, monumental structures built to honor specific deities, bury rulers, and form the centers of …

Mar 31, 2023 · El Castillo is an ancient Mayan Temple situated in the Chichen Itza complex, in the Yucatan peninsula. Its name means ‘The Castle’ in Spanish, and it is also often known as ‘The …

Mar 27, 2025 · Chichen Itza, a ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central Yucatan state, Mexico. It was founded about the 6th century CE, …

Feb 19, 2018 · Chichen Itza is a former Mayan city and current archeological site on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, known for pyramids like El Castillo among its preserved ruins.

El Castillo is a magnificent tribute to the mathematical and astronomical skills of the Maya. The accuracy of the celestial measurements combined with their rich religious beliefs to produce …

Upon entering Chichén Itzá, El Castillo (aka the Pyramid of Kukulcán) rises before you in all its grandeur. The first temple here was pre-Toltec, built around AD 800, but the present 25m-high …