---
title: Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben
author: Betsy Mark
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9951/temple-of-the-ways-chacchoben/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben

_Authored by Betsy Mark_

## Image File

[![Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9951.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9951.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of the Ways (Las Vias) at [Maya](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Maya/) site of [Chacchoben](https://www.worldhistory.org/Chacchoben/), c. 700 CE. In Maya belief, the Ways ("Wayobs") were protective spirits who guided an individual through life. Wayobs were thought to appear in dreams to deliver messages from the gods and offerings to them were brought to the altar at this temple.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Mark, B. (2019, January 29). Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9951/temple-of-the-ways-chacchoben/>
### Chicago
Mark, Betsy. "Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 29, 2019. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9951/temple-of-the-ways-chacchoben/>.
### MLA
Mark, Betsy. "Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Jan 2019, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9951/temple-of-the-ways-chacchoben/>.

## License & Copyright

Original image by **Betsy Mark**. Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 29 January 2019. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.