Chichen Itza El Castillo

Mayan stepped pyramid.

Overview

Chichen Itza El Castillo, using stone, built c. 8th–12th century in Mexico.

Core Characteristics

• Stepped, astronomical design.
• Symmetrical, sacred structure.
• Mayan aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 8th–12th century.
• Religious: Pyramid.
• Mayan Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, Mayan masterpiece.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Cosmology (theory), Pyramid (element), Mayan (movement)