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Ancient Maya Astronomy: The Alignment of the Caracol at Chichen Itza
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Ancient Maya Astronomy: The Alignment of the Caracol at Chichen Itza
The Maya were masters of celestial mechanics, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Caracol at Chichen Itza. Built around 906 AD, this unique "Old Style" circular structure served as a sophisticated astronomical observatory, allowing Maya priests and astronomers to track the movements of the heavens with startling precision.Its name, which means "snail" in Spanish, refers to the interior stone spiral staircase that winds up to the observa…
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