Chichen Itza, Mexico. This statue, of a reclining god, held in its center the divine place where the heart of a recently sacrifice would be placed to offer to the gods as tribute. February 20, 2012.
Inside the Group of the 1,000 Columns, Chichen Itza, Mexico. The ruins here are the remains of a hotel and living space built by the ancient Mayans. February 20, 2012.
El Castillo, the main temple at Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
El Castillo, the main temple at Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
El Castillo, the main temple at Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
The Throne Room above the end of the Great Ball Court at Chichen Itza, Mexico. The king would watch the games from here, and communicate with the priests, who sat at the other end of the field. It was acoustically perfect for this, and did not require shouting. February 20, 2012.
Carving of Ah Puch, the Mayan God of Death, in the Great Ball Court of Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
Carvings inside the Great Ball Court at Chichen Itza, Mexico. The victors of the game were honored throughout Mayan culture, and the winner was given the honor of being the ritual sacrifice to the gods. February 20, 2012.
The hoop of the Great Ball Court at Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
The hoop at the Great Ball Court at Chichen Itza, Mexico. February 20, 2012.
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