Chichén Itzá

Well, here it is. The other well known Mayan archaeological site. I wasn't sure i would get to visit as the government closed the site due to conflict with the local people. Thankfully, it was resolved while I was still in country.
The 1st picture. Is the famous Pyramid of Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god. The 2nd picture looks at the stairway from the side where on the equinox the light forms the body of the descending Kukulkán. It is the interplay of light and shadow that creates the effect. The head of the serpent is at the bottom.Read more