Chich茅n Itza
Explore the rise, influence, and mysterious abandonment of Chich茅n Itza, a Maya marvel.
Nestled in the heart of Mexico鈥檚 Yucatan Peninsula, the ancient city of Chich茅n Itza stands as a majestic testament to the architectural ingenuity and cultural richness of the ancient Maya civilization. It鈥檚 long been regarded as a shining example of Maya influence, yet today, many experts agree it鈥檚 not typically Maya at all, but rather a reflection of a shifting, adapting civilisation.
So how did the city become such an important hub to a dominant Mesoamerican superpower? What were the cultural and political dynamics that shaped its unique evolution? And why was it so suddenly abandoned, and left to be reclaimed by the jungle?
This is a Short History Of Chichen Itza.
A Noiser Production. Written by Sean Coleman.
With thanks to Annabeth Headrick, Director of the School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver, and a specialist in Ancient American Cultures.
