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The Castillo - 75 feet high, with 364 stairs plus a platform for 365 days
of the year. Lots of people climbed to the top but then came down on "all fours"
and their butts... <g> |
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Temple of the Warriors, named for warrior carvings on the walls. |
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Close-up of jaguar detail on wall (Temple of Jaguars). |
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The Great Ball Court |
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Second ball court wall, showing ring which players attempted to put a ball
through using elbows, knees or hips. Wall carvings show a kneeling, headless player
with blood spurting from the neck being looked upon by another player holding the severed
head. |
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Castillo with Temple of Warriors in background. |
