Chichen Itza Site Survey- Aerial Drone 2023, Mexico
| General Attributes |
DOI| 10.26301/p2z1-5p93 | |
| Project Name | Chichen Itza Site Survey- Aerial Drone 2023 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Status | Published |
| Citation |
| Sam Meacham, CINDAQ, Jose Francisco Javier Osorio León, Francisco Pérez Ruiz, Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) 2026: Chichen Itza Site Survey- Aerial Drone 2023 - Photogrammetry - Aerial. Distributed by Open Heritage 3D. https://doi.org/10.26301/p2z1-5p93 |
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| Spatial Data | Download (Links to all available data types will be emailed) |
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Device Name |
Device Type |
| Photogrammetry - Aerial | Not available | DJI Mavic 3 | Drone |
| Background |
| Site Description | Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, holds immense cultural significance as a remnant of the ancient Mayan civilization. Its architectural marvels, such as the Pyramid of Kukulcan, showcase advanced knowledge in astronomy and mathematics. This sacred site served both as a hub for religious ceremonies and as a center of trade, reflecting the Mayan people's complex societal structure. The site's alignment with astronomical events highlights the Mayans' deep connection to the cosmos. Today, Chichen Itza stands as a symbol of the rich heritage and ingenuity of the Mayan civilization, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its wonders. | |
| Project Description | As part of a holistic imaging campaign in February 2023, this dataset was captured by CINDAQ to serve as a visual basemap to align dozens of other buildings at Chichen Itza. | |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza |
| Additional Information | Learn more |
| Video Preview | Video Link |
| Collection Date | 2023-02-10 to 2023-02-10 |
| Publication Date | 2026-01-13 |
| License Type | CC BY-NC |
| Model Information |
| Reuse Score | A - High-Quality Model with Accurate Georeferencing |
| Curator Notes | Drone GPS was referenced and validated against NCALM LiDAR data (not public)
-Scott McAvoy, OH3D |
| Entities |
| Contributors | Sam Meacham, CINDAQ, Jose Francisco Javier Osorio León, Francisco Pérez Ruiz, Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) |
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