El Caracol, Chichen Itza
Maya observatory in Chichen Itza, Mexico
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8구간 · 구간을 누르면 글 앞부분이 보여요이 이야기는 영어로 쓰여 있어요. 한국어로 읽고 듣는 것은 앱에서 해요. 앱에서 열기 →
1El Caracol: The Observatory
Welcome to one of the most intellectually significant and visually unique structures in the entire ancient Maya world. Standing before you is El Caracol, broadly recognized today as the great Observatory of Chichen Itza. …
앱에서 듣기2The Unique Round Architecture
Take a moment to fully appreciate the highly unusual architecture of El Caracol. Look up at the central cylindrical tower. …
앱에서 듣기3The Cult of Venus
To understand what the astronomers were looking for from the top of El Caracol, we must talk about the planet Venus. While modern society often associates Venus with love and beauty, the ancient Maya viewed the Morning and…
앱에서 듣기4Windows to the Cosmos
Look closely at the upper portion of the ruined cylindrical tower. Though much of the roof has collapsed over the centuries, you can still clearly see several small, narrow, rectangular windows piercing the thick stone walls of…
앱에서 듣기5Agricultural Survival and the Stars
While tracking Venus for warfare was crucial for the elite, the work done at El Caracol had a much more immediate, life-or-death impact on the common citizens of Chichen Itza: agriculture. Standing here on the flat Yucatan…
앱에서 듣기6The Masters of Mathematics
To process the massive amounts of astronomical data being collected at El Caracol, the Maya had to develop an incredibly sophisticated system of mathematics. It is impossible to fully appreciate this observatory without…
앱에서 듣기7Where Faith and Science Intersect
As we walk around the perimeter of the great observatory, we must challenge our modern understanding of how the world works. Today, we naturally draw a hard, definitive line separating science from religion. …
앱에서 듣기8El Caracol: The Observatory
As we conclude our time at El Caracol, take one last look at the ruined, dome-like tower standing proudly above the jungle. The roof may have collapsed, and the brilliant astronomers who once climbed its dark spiral staircase are…
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| 종류 | 유적 |
|---|---|
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 20.6792, -88.5707 |
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