Chichén Itzá

Chichen was one of the religious centres of Yucatan, which accounts for the number and magnificence of its temples.

Itza maintained its independence, after the destruction of the confederacy, for two centuries after the Conquest.

Later in history a prince named Cukulcan arrived from the west and established himself at Chichen-Itza.

He then prepared himself to undertake the more difficult and dangerous visit to Chichen-Itza.