Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city. The most recognized monument is the Temple of Kukulcán. It’s a pyramid with stairs.

The 30-meter pyramid is a series of square-shaped terraces with stairs on each of the 4 sides of the temple. Around the Spring and Autumn equinoxes, in the late afternoon, the northwest corner of the pyramid casts a series of triangular shadows against the western balustrade on the north side that evokes the appearance of a serpent wriggling down the staircase.

Aside from the pyramid, there are some other temples, columns, stadiums, and the sacred cenote, 60 meters in diameter that was used for religious rituals.

Location: Yucatán State, Mexico

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