The Yucatan Peninsula is a mysterious abode of ancient civilizations

The Yucatán Peninsula is a huge porous sponge, the stone body of which crosses thousands of caves. Once upon a time, these catacombs were dry, but after the fall of the meteorite 65 million years ago, the surface descended and was flooded with rain and sea water. Formed stalactites were preserved and now represent a unique sight, a natural phenomenon. The Yucatan peninsula is also the birthplace of the legendary Mayan tribe. Do not think that it is wiped off the face of the earth, its descendants live there, but they completely forgot about their once-grand culture.

This place can be safely called "a treasure trove of archaeological finds." It is on the Yucatan that you can travel back many centuries and at least slightly open the veil and study the life of the ancient peoples who inhabited this land. Although the peninsula is known for its delightful resorts and beaches, most tourists come here to see for themselves the ruins left over from the ancient and once powerful civilization, learn their history, understand the culture and traditions.

Arriving at the Yucatan Peninsula, the first thing to do is to visit Chichen Itza. It was here that the religious, cultural and political center of the ancient tribes was located. Initially from 300 to 900 years. BC. It was the main Mayan settlement, which was then abandoned. The former glory of Chichen Itza returned to itself in 1000 AD. E. Under the rule of the Toltecs, who ruled over him for two and a half centuries. For this reason, to this day archaeological excavations are being carried out at this site aimed at restoring and collecting facts about two historical periods.

In Chichen Itza there are several restored buildings, thanks to which you can make out an idea of the majesty of ancient civilizations and those exploits that they achieved in construction. The Yucatan peninsula is worth visiting on the day of the autumn or spring equinox, then in the ancient castle appears a shadow in the form of a snake. In Chichen Itza you can also see the Great Bolkort, the Temple of the Warriors, the Sacred Cenote and a huge number of items used during the sacrificial rituals.

Also worth a visit is El Rey, where the head sculpture is located in the headdress. In addition, there are 47 buildings, which you can see more about the life of ancient peoples and the role of the sea area in their fate. To see the last refuge of the mighty Maya tribe, you should visit the Yucatán Peninsula. The photo of the settlement of Mayapen is not able to convey all its majesty. It occupies an area of 4 km ² , so to get acquainted with all the archaeological sites, one day will not suffice.

Worthy of attention is Ushmal, where in 1000 AD. E. Inhabited by the Puek tribe. In those days it was a very important settlement, there is a pyramid-gnome, built in honor of the crafty dwarf, who deceived the ruler and took his place. The Yucatan peninsula is depicted on the map in great detail, therefore it will not be difficult to find all the necessary sights. Tourists will be interested to visit Kobu, where the highest in this area pyramid of 120 steps and more than 6000 buildings, although many of them have not yet been discovered. Also, you should walk through the unexplored Xel-Ha settlement with many ruins and admire the fortress town of Tulum, located in the rocks near the Caribbean Sea.