El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan or the Pyramid of Kukulcan, is one of the most famous Mayan temples. It is located at the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. The pyramid is square-based with four steep sides and a platform on top. It is 24 meters (79 feet) tall and has a total of 365 steps, one for each day of the year. The temple was built around the 11th century AD.
Temple of the Inscriptions
The Temple of the Inscriptions is located at the Mayan city of Palenque in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The pyramid was built around the 7th century AD. It is one of the tallest Mayan pyramids, standing at 26 meters (85 feet) tall. The temple is decorated with elaborate carvings that depict scenes from Mayan history and mythology.
Great Jaguar Pyramid
The Great Jaguar Pyramid is located at the Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén Department of Guatemala. The pyramid was built around the 8th century AD. It is one of the largest Mayan pyramids, standing at 55 meters (180 feet) tall. The temple is decorated with carved panels depicting the Mayan rulers.
Temple of the Warriors
The Temple of the Warriors is located at the Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The pyramid was built around the 11th century AD. It is one of the most intricately decorated Mayan temples. The temple is dedicated to the god Chaac, the Mayan god of rain.
Temple of the Sun
The Temple of the Sun is located at the Mayan city of Palenque. The pyramid was built around the 7th century AD. It is one of the most important temples in Palenque. The temple is dedicated to the sun god Kinich Ahau.