Chichen Itza, El Castillo (Kukulcan), Maya historical site, Yucatan state, Mexico, The Pyramid was built for astronomical purposes. The construction of the Kukulcán Pyramid at Chichén Itzá was planned so that each Vernal Equinox the dying sun would cast a shadow of a serpent writhing down the steps of the pyramid. Every year over 40,000 people make the trip to the great pyramid to watch in awe as the snakes diamond backed body slowly you stand facing the foot of the temple and shout the echo comes back as a piercing shriek. Also, a person standing on the top step can speak in a norm
Chichen Itza, El Castillo (Kukulcan), Maya historical site, Yucatan state, Mexico, The Pyramid was built for astronomical purposes. The construction of the Kukulcán Pyramid at Chichén Itzá was planned so that each Vernal Equinox the dying sun would cast a shadow of a serpent writhing down the steps of the pyramid. Every year over 40,000 people make the trip to the great pyramid to watch in awe as the snakes diamond backed body slowly you stand facing the foot of the temple and shout the echo comes back as a piercing shriek. Also, a person standing on the top step can speak in a normal voice and be heard by those at ground level for some distance.
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