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Chichen Itza |
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Chichin Itza in Mexico's Yucatan has the famous huge Pyramid of the Sun. Chichin Itza became the capital of the Yucatan Maya after the end of the Classic period. They organized a trading empire (1000-1521) that stretched from the Gulf Coast to Honduras. |
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The Caracol was used as an observatory from early times. Caracol is Spanish for snail. The openings in the round tower were astronomical instruments used for observing the sun, moon, and planets. |
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The Caracol |
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Chichen Itza |