The Chichanchob

Chichen Itza, Mayan Ruins

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February 14th 1993
Chichen Itza is a pre-Columbian city built by the Mayas. Its name means "at the mouth of the well of the itza". The earliest artifacts date from 1-250 AD. It's not known why it was abandoned around 1300 AD, left silent in the Yucatan Jungle. ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Chichén Itzá

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more