Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza, the 5th wonder of the world. Thea large pre-Colombian Archaeological site built by the great Mayan Civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula. They no longer allow you to climb anything any more, its all wearing away due to erosion and thousands of people walking/ climbing on it. Plus they found that some people were disgracing it, like vandalising. When I say vandalising I mean like grafting and breaking off pieces to take home, and some even went all the way to urinating on it. So they now have it surrounded by a simple chain, but there are people everywhere.

I was pretty blown away though regardless. There is a spot that if you stand in front of the stairs and clap there will be a ringing echo that kind of sounds like an arrow whipping by, but its just the sound deflection.

There was a giant Cenote where they apparently used to kill or throw 15 year old virgins into for sacrificial purposes. And which what knowledge they have they say that the parents of these kids were thrilled even proud to have there kid picked for this great task.

One of the most amazing sites must of been the Ball Court. Apparently this particular one is the largest one they have ever found. Its suspected to be the most prestiges because of this. It is said that the captain of the winning team will be decapitated. Supposed to be a honor, but I think its just kinda unnecessary, why kill the best player?

Chichen Itza was one of the most intense experiences of my life so far, there was a sense of energy there. As in you know something went down here along time ago, there is so much lost history of that place. The facts we have now are all just guesses and loosely put together facts. We can only hope to one day have a true understanding of how the Mayans really lived.