This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of Mesoamerican architecture and urban planning. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/483/
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Kyokai, U. T. N. N. H. (2018, July 27). Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen Itza (UNESCO/NHK). World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/1465/pre-hispanic-city-of-chichen-itza-unesconhk/
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