The Mayan Pyramids

in travel •  7 years ago  (edited)

Tourists go to Mexico to see the cities, temples and pyramids of the Mayan civilization, which stunned the world with spectacular effects, not only to Mexico. Everyone who went to a Latin American country took this opportunity and went to see the ancient civilization of Mexico. You will be lucky to visit them we will show you the most important features of the Mayan civilization and the pyramids are multiple and different and seven pyramids are :

• 1_The Great Pyramid

One of the largest pyramids in the Kingdom of Snakes, the most important cities of the ancient Mayan civilization and is located in the middle of the pyramid surrounded by a tropical forest with many animals and birds wonderful, and when you go there you will see four graves inside it believed to belong to the royal family.

2_* Pyramid of the Moon

This is what the scientists called after they discovered its relation to the houses of the moon. It is special for the great idol and consists of several layers. Each layer contains a burial chamber.

3_* Pyramid of the Sun

Just a short distance from the Moon's pyramid, scientists discovered that it was a solar calendar. They called it the Pyramid of the Sun. This pyramid is the oldest in the history of the Mayan civilization.

4_* Pyramid of Magician

Or the pyramid of Oxmal, was used in the observation of astronomical phenomena, and called the local pyramid magician because of the myth circulating about this pyramid is known to all the local population and called the myth of dwarf Uxmal and located in the village of Merida in the city of Yoktan.

5_* Pyramid of the Great Hill

Because it is located at the top of the Yoktan Hill, it is considered to be the highest pyramid. To reach above you must exceed 120 degrees and you will see the absolute beauty of the whole area, especially at sunset.

6_* Pyramid of the windows

It is not very large. It is about 20 meters long, but it is one of the strangest of the pyramids. It is adorned with many red-painted windows. It is decorated with dark red decoration to play the shadows, giving a comfortable, seven-layered view with a stairway to the east.

7_* Pyramid of the Colcan

Also in the city of Chichen Itza, it is characterized by its long alleys and unique geometric design. Just as in Abu Simbel and Machu Picchu two times a year, the sun falls on this mountain in a striking way that demonstrates the Maya craftsmanship And the astronomy.

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