CHICHEN ITZA (MEXICO)

Chichen Itza stands as one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites from the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Situated on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Chichen Itza forms a complex of Mayan ruins. The site is dominated by a massive step pyramid, known as El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcan. This ancient city thrived from approximately 600 A.D. to the 1200s, leaving a lasting testament to Mayan culture and architectural prowess.