The upper entrance at the top of the Temple of Warriors at Chichen Itza in Mexico is guarded by Chaac Mool.

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The upper entrance at the top of the Temple of Warriors at Chichen Itza in Mexico is guarded by Chaac Mool. It is believed that offerings were placed on the stomach of the reclining figure who would act as messenger to the gods

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Location: Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Photo credit: © Nick Shepherd / Alamy / Afripics
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