Chichen Itza Site Survey - Aerial Drone 2018, Mexico
| General Attributes |
DOI| 10.26301/wjjb-fk60 | |
| Project Name | Chichen Itza Site Survey - Aerial Drone 2018 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Status | upcoming |
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| Spatial Data | Download (Links to all available data types will be emailed) |
| Data Bounds (approx.) |
Data Types |
| Data Type |
Size |
Device Name |
Device Type |
| Photogrammetry - Aerial | 19.2 GB | DJI Phantom 4 | 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 | Manually piloted drone survey, incorporating 6 ground control points |
| Additional Information | Learn more |
| Collection Date | 2018-07-21 to 2018-07-21 |
| Publication Date | 2024-05-15 |
| License Type | CC BY-NC |
| Entities |
| Contributors | Dominique Meyer , Travis Stanton , Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative (CHEI) , Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) |
| Collectors | N/A |
| Funders | N/A |
| Partners | N/A |
| Site Authority | N/A |
| Citation |
| Dominique Meyer , Travis Stanton , Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative (CHEI) , Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) 2024: Chichen Itza Site Survey - Aerial Drone 2018 - Photogrammetry - Aerial . Collected by . Distributed by Open Heritage 3D. https://doi.org/10.26301/wjjb-fk60 |
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