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The Castillo or Pyramid of Kukulcan at the Maya (and possibly later Toltec) centre of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. The pyramid was built prior to 1050 CE as a temple to honour the Maya feathered-serpent god Kukulkan. The steps create a shadow effect similar to a feathered serpent climbing the pyramid.
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Stanley, D. (2021, January 21). Shadow Effects of the Pyramid of Kukulcan. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/13332/
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