Detail View: Design Library Image Collection: Chich¿n Itz¿
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Accession Number:
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144679
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Order Title:
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Archivision Base Collection--16,370 images
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Type of View:
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partialView
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View Title:
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El Castillo (The Castle) or Kukulcan's Pyramid, close view depicting the main flight of steps in profile (this pyramid was built for astronomical purposes possibly connected with agricultural rituals)
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Date of View:
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00/00/00
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Image Rights:
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¿ Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
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Source Institution:
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Archivision, Inc.
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Collection:
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Archivision Base Collection
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Culture:
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Maya
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Work Types:
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complexes; sites (locations); historic sites
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Work Types:
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complexes; sites (locations); archaeological sites; excavations (sites)
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Preferred Title:
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Chich¿n Itz¿
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Agent Display:
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unknown (Maya)
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Date:
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ca. 900-1521 (creation)
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Materials:
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stone
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Technique:
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construction (assembling)
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Locations:
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Chich¿n Itz¿, Yucat¿n, Mexico
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Location Type:
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(site)
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Style/Period:
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Postclassic
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Style/Period:
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Toltec
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Style/Period:
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Maya
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Style/Period:
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Mesoamerican
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Classification:
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Architecture
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