El Castillo Temple of Kulkucan - Chichen Itza, Mexico
| General Attributes |
DOI| 10.26301/qx4z-zw93 | |
| Project Name | El Castillo Temple of Kulkucan - Chichen Itza |
| Country | Mexico |
| Status | upcoming |
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| Spatial Data | Download (Links to all available data types will be emailed) |
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| Photogrammetry - Terrestrial | Not available | Sony A7 RIII | Mirrorless |
| Photogrammetry - Aerial | Not available | DJI Mavic 3 Pro | 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. |
| Additional Information | Learn more |
| Collection Date | 2023-02-17 to 2023-02-17 |
| Publication Date | 2024-05-15 |
| License Type | CC BY-NC |
| Entities |
| Contributors | Arlette Herver Santamaria , Luis Alberto Rodríguez Catana , Dominique Rissolo , Sam Meacham , Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) |
| Collectors | N/A |
| Funders | N/A |
| Partners | N/A |
| Site Authority | N/A |
| Citation |
| Arlette Herver Santamaria , Luis Alberto Rodríguez Catana , Dominique Rissolo , Sam Meacham , Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) 2024: El Castillo Temple of Kulkucan - Chichen Itza - Photogrammetry - Terrestrial , Photogrammetry - Aerial . Collected by . Distributed by Open Heritage 3D. https://doi.org/10.26301/qx4z-zw93 |
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