The history of chichen itza reflects a glorious past, typical of a ceremonial center where most of the life of a civilization took a decisive course. On the guided tour you will find out all about the history. The name chichen itza is a mayan language term for at the mouth of the well. The historical value of the books of chilan balam jstor. The surviving civic precinct at chichen itza showing several. The archaeological site of chichen itza was a mayan city from the period between the years 525, when it was founded, and 1,200, when they fell into a rapid decline and mayapan became the new capital. It is located some 90 miles 150 km eastnortheast of uxmal and 75 miles 120 km eastsoutheast of the modern city of merida. We want people all over the world to learn about history. Chichen itza is located about 120 miles from the modernday resort town of cancun, on mexicos yucatan peninsula. Aug 21, 2017 sarah all the book blog names are taken rated it liked it. The name chichen itza is a mayan language term for. Chichen itza history of ancient mayan city chichen itza. The history and mystery of the mayas most famous city. Chichen itza was a large precolumbian city built by the maya people of the terminal classic.
Informational nonfiction, 506 words, level l grade 2, lexile 600l multilevel book also available in levels u and z1. The history and mystery of the mayas most famous city kindle edition by harasta, jesse, charles river editors. The book recounted stephens visit to yucatan and his tour of maya cities, including chichen itza. Help us and translate this definition into another. Chichen itza and the maya 10 facts history hamster. Landa 1978 1566, the books of chilam balam barrera and rendon 1948. The project gutenberg ebook of the mayas, the sources of their. The political collapse of chichen itza in climatic and cultural context. Chichen itza, ruined ancient maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles 10 square km in southcentral yucatan state, mexico.
Chichen itza chichen itza chichen itza chichen itza chichen itza chichen itza chichen itza. To book a tour either speak to your hotel or just take a walk down the main road and you will get a multitude of offers. The history and mystery of the mayas most famous city comprehensively covers the history of the city, as well as the speculation surrounding the purpose of chichen itza and the debate over the buildings. The connection of chichen itza to coastal trade is exemplified by isla cerritos see. Chichen itza is the most famous of all the great mayan cities. The only source of water in the arid region around the site is from wells cenotes formed by sinkholes in limestone formations. Architecture acts as the visual embodiment of culture in heritage tourism, suggesting a narrative history of place. The complete guide to chichen itza in mexico including.