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Chichen Itza Surveyor's Marker

 

Chichen Itza Surveyor's Marker

This was at the top on the northeast corner.  A coveted photo for all lovers of ancient pyramids and utility photos.

 

Chichen Itza Plaque

 

Chichen Itza Plaque

This plaque has a lot of useful information about the site, but unfortunately I do not speak Spanish, so I don't know what it says.  My wife does though.  Maybe I'll ask her to translate it... next web update.

 

Chichen Itza Souls

 

Chichen Itza Souls

The souls of many a sacrificed Mayan passed through the halls of this pyramid.  This is a shot of an indentation in the floor inside the top on the north side.

 

Fran on Top of Chichen Itza

 

Chichen Itza

A lot of the stones that make up the east and north sides were taken from the south and west sides to make the stairs usable.  Each step is about 12 inches high and there are about 60 of them.  It's been reported that they may not let people climb them anymore due to the fact that there are 2 fatalities and many injuries per year that occur on this pyramid.  So the sacrifices continue...

 

Fran on Top of Chichen Itza

 

Fran on Top of Chichen Itza

There I am.  It wasn't a bad climb after all that hype.  To my left was the soul shot and behind me on the outer corner was the surveyor shot.

 

Tulum Pit

 

Tulum Pit

This is as close as we got to a utilitarian hole.

 

Tulum Face

 

Tulum Face

Although they don't need simulated Wandjinas here.

 

Lizard Holes

 

Lizard Holes

Hey! They're people too.