Chichén+Itzá

=** Chichén Itzá by Jazmín Gracia Prisciliano **=

**__ 1.- DESCRIPTION __**
 * **Built: Year of construction Year 435-455 a.C **
 * **Location : Tinum, Yucatán, Mexico, North America. **
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 * **Type of structure: **
 * Chichén Itzá's buildings are a mass structure. **

> The massive architecture that has survived to this day and today is emblematic of the field, has a clear Toltec influence. The god who presides over the site, according to Mayan mythology, is Kukulcán, Maya representation of Quetzalcóatl , god of the pantheon taken from the Toltec culture. > The archaeological site of Chichen Itza was inscribed on the List of World Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. > On July 27, 2007 was recognized as one of The New Seven Wonders of Modern World.
 * ** Information about Chichén Itzá **
 * Chichén Itzá ( Mayan) Chichén ( Mouth of the well); of the Itzá ( water witch ) is one of the major archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, located in the municipality of Tinum in the state of Yucatan.
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 * __2.- WHAT ARE THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OR USES OF THE STRUCTURE? __**

All buildings were built by the Mayans to worship their gods, also some of these buildings were used as an observatory and to predict the weather. Some buildings are made to the ballgame.


 * __3.- WHAT DIFFERENT PARTS ARE THERE? Elements of the structure... __**


 * __4.- WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS MADE OF? __** **CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED ** //: //

Chichén Itzá building are made of limestone and concrete.

All structures of Chichén Itzá have the force of compression. Por example: "El Castillo de Kukulcán"
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 * __6.- STABILITY, RIGIDITY AND RESISTANCE __**
 * ** This structure is made rigid by :-rocks **
 * ** This structure is made stable by :-their bases **
 * ** This structure is made resistant by :-rocks **
 * __7.- Picture Gallery __**

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 * __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">9.- CURIOSITIES __**

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In the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá were recorded documentaries, films such as Apocalypto , and also music videos like I'm into you by Jennifer Lopez. On top of this, there have been concerts.

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 * __<span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">10.- PERSONAL COMMENTS __**

I choose this structure, because I found it very interesting and also has a rich history. And I find it amazing how well the Mayans built  these buildings. :)

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