The Descent of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza

Name: The Descent of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza
Uploaded: 2020-03-19T11:20:45.739-04:00
Duration: 1 min 27 s
Description: Every year Kukulkan announces the beginning of the new season at his temple in Chichen Itza, Mexico. On that day, the sun projects a shadow on the side of the pyramid, making it look like the ancient “feathered serpent” is slithering down to earth.

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Every year Kukulkan announces the beginning of the new season at his temple in Chichen Itza, Mexico. On that day, the sun projects a shadow on the side of the pyramid, making it look like the ancient “feathered serpent” is slithering down to earth.

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The Descent of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza