Caracol -- The Observatory

Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Mexico

Featured Review : The circular building El Caracol, the Spanish word for "snail," is a monument that illustrates the Mayas' deep interest in both astronomy and architecture. This observatory was dedicated to the study of the movement of t...See Full Review

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El Caracol -- The Observatory

5 out of 5 stars by PazMundo from Bowmanville, Ontario
March 8, 2003

Quote: The most famous buildings at Chichen Itza are the great pyramid of Kukulcan, the ball court, and the observatory, so named because of its resemblance to a stellar observatory. I have included a photo below, which is best view at full size. The photo... Read the full Caracol -- The Observatory review

From journal Chichen Itza, Mexico -- Mayan Ruins

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El Caracol

4 out of 5 stars by Coach Bear from Trenton, Illinois
February 28, 2003

Quote: The circular building El Caracol, the Spanish word for "snail," is a monument that illustrates the Mayas' deep interest in both astronomy and architecture. This observatory was dedicated to the study of the movement of the stars and planets and is... Read the full Caracol -- The Observatory review

From journal Back Into the Land of the Gods: Chichen Itza