George And Audrey DeLange
Chichen Itza (Chee-chen-eet-sa) About 550 yards north of the Castillo at the end of the sacbe is the "Sacred Well" or Well Of Sacrifice" of Chichen Itza. It is 285 feet in diameter and 60 feet from rim to water level. Its depth is about 40 feet. There is a small temple on the south side called the Temple Of The Xtoloc (lizard). During times of drought the Maya had a custom of throwing people into the well as a sacrifice. Skeletons of men women and children have been recovered from the well. Also items of gold and jade have been recovered. One structure we looked at was the Chichanchob (Red House) built about A. D. 600. Its only decoration is a comb roof . We missed some of the ruins since the area is so very large. We recommend two days to tour this site. We did see the interesting Atlantan Columns that are similar to the Toltec Ruins of Tula. Perhaps there is a connection to these groups of people. They are located at a seldom visited part of Chichen Itza known as Old Chichen Itza.
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| The "Well Of Sacrifice" | 285 Feet Diameter, 60 Feet From Rim To Water Level, 40 Feet Deep |
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| Its Scarry Looking Over The Edge | It Started To Rain So We Waited It Out In A Resturant Near The Well |
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| A Mist Rose Off Of The Well After The Rain | Muddy Rain Water Entering Well After The Rain |
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| Audrey Checking Out The Back Side Of The Chichanchob (Red House) Note The Comb Roof Decoration | Audrey Going Toward The West Side Steps Of The Temple Of The Warriers |
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| Near The Nunnery Is The Iglesia (Church) Above The Door Are Animal Symbols (Bacabs) - That Hold Up The Sky! | Above Door Is A Maya Mask With Curved Snout Armadillo & Snail On North Side Turtle & Crab On South Symbols Are Known As "Bacabs" |
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| Old Chichen Itza Ruins Atlantan Figures Similar To Those At Tula | Old Chichen Itza Ruins Mask |
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