Chichén
Chichén Itzá is a major pre-Columbian Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The site lies near Pisté, in Yucatán state. Its name derives from the Maya language, with Itzá referring to the Itza’ lineage and Chichén commonly interpreted as related to water features, such as the mouth or edge of a cenote. The city flourished roughly between 750 and 1200 CE, spanning the Terminal Classic and early Postclassic periods, and served as a powerful regional hub that connected northern and southern Maya zones.
Architecturally, Chichén Itzá is noted for a monumental and diverse repertoire of structures. The most famous
Chichén Itzá played a central role in trade, religion, and political life in the region. In its
After the 13th century, the city declined as regional power shifted to centers such as Mayapán. The