Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North
Caracol Platform N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture; Maya·🇲🇽 Yucatán, Chichén Itzá, Caracol, Mexico
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About Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North
Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North in Yucatán, Chichén Itzá, Caracol, Mexico is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and coring document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal citadel and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 29.1 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 25 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture; Maya
- Builders
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1189 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1923
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1440 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
20.6800° N · 88.5700° W · 25 m · 4 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North — cella with stratified deposits20.6807° N · 88.5694° W
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North — court with stratified deposits20.6783° N · 88.5677° W
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North — pylon with stratified deposits20.6818° N · 88.5721° W
- Altar PlatformaltarAltar Platform at Chichén Itzá — Caracol Ancillary Platform North — altar with stratified deposits20.6818° N · 88.5700° W
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