Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member m&m O
N 20° 41.094 W 088° 34.186
16Q E 336500 N 2288066
English: This sign is on the north end of the ball court that is northwest of the main pyramid. Español: Esta señal está en el extremo norte de la cancha de pelota que está al noroeste de la pirámide principal.
Waymark Code: WMZNXW
Location: Yucatán, Mexico
Date Posted: 12/10/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
Views: 12

English
The stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were sacred to the Maya and a sophisticated urban center of their empire from A.D. 750 to 1200.

Chichén Itzá's ball court is the largest known in the Americas, measuring 554 feet (168 meters) long and 231 feet (70 meters) wide. During ritual games here, players tried to hit a 12-pound (5.4-kilogram) rubber ball through stone scoring hoops set high on the court walls. Competition must have been fierce indeed—losers were put to death.

Español
Las pirámides escalonadas, los templos, las arcadas con columnas y otras estructuras de piedra de Chichén Itzá eran sagradas para los mayas y un centro urbano sofisticado de su imperio desde 750 a 1200 d. De C.

El campo de juego de Chichén Itzá es el más grande conocido en América, mide 554 pies (168 metros) de largo y 231 pies (70 metros) de ancho. Durante los juegos rituales aquí, los jugadores intentaron golpear una pelota de goma de 12 libras (5,4 kilogramos) a través de aros de piedra colocados en las paredes de la cancha. La competencia debe haber sido feroz: los perdedores fueron ejecutados.
Location Name: Chichén Itzá

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