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13 Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza, Mexico

Templo de los Guerreros was built upon the site of a previous temple honoring Chacmool, a reclining warrior found only at Chichen Itza and at Tula, the former Toltec civilization capital about 750 miles away near today’s Mexico City. A statue of Chacmool – considered to be a messenger of the gods – rests atop this three-level stepped pyramid. Among the fascinating features are 200 square columns with carvings portraying Toltec warriors. Also notice the sculptures perched on either side of the staircase standing above the feathered serpent heads. They were used as flag bearers. The massive Temple of the Warriors dates from the Early Postclassic period (950 – 1200 AD).

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Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza, Mexico

Chichen Itza Parking Lot, Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, México

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