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Chichén Itzá (Mexico)

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Close-up of Chac Mask (Long Nosed God), Chichen Itza, Mexico

Close-up of Chac Mask (Long Nosed God), Chichen Itza, Mexico

Dolan Halbrook
Chichén Itzá is a Maya civilization archaeological ruin in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico. The site's architecture has both classic Puuc Maya and Toltec influences, making it a fascinating city to wander through. Built beginning about 700 AD, the site reached its heyday between about 900 and 1100 AD.

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