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title: The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza
author: Joshua J. Mark
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/753/the-temple-of-kukulcan-el-castillo-at-chichen-itza/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza

_Authored by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/)_

## Image File

[![The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/753.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/753.jpg)

## Image Caption

Famously known as El Castillo (the castle)this is the [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of [Kukulcan](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kukulcan/) at [Chichen Itza](https://www.worldhistory.org/Chichen_Itza/). Note the rope in the picture descending from the top of the [pyramid](https://www.worldhistory.org/pyramid/). This is to aid visitors in their climb to the top and back but, still, it is not uncommon to see people panic half way up owing to the 45 degree angle and narrowness of the stairs (coupled, of course, with the great height). There are guides available at the site to help one back down though usually people manage to do so by themselves with or without the help of the rope.

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## About the Author

Joshua J. Mark is World History Encyclopedia's co-founder and Content Director. He was previously a professor at Marist College (NY) where he taught history, philosophy, literature, and writing. He has traveled extensively and lived in Greece and Germany.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joshua-j-mark/38/614/339)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Mark, J. J. (2012, July 08). The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/753/the-temple-of-kukulcan-el-castillo-at-chichen-itza/>
### Chicago
Mark, Joshua J.. "The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 08, 2012. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/753/the-temple-of-kukulcan-el-castillo-at-chichen-itza/>.
### MLA
Mark, Joshua J.. "The Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo) at Chichen Itza." *World History Encyclopedia*, 08 Jul 2012, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/753/the-temple-of-kukulcan-el-castillo-at-chichen-itza/>.

## License & Copyright

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