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|functions = [[Mayans|Mayan]] temple | |functions = [[Mayans|Mayan]] temple | ||
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The '''Pyramid of Kukulkan''', also known as '''El Castillo''' and the '''Castillo Temple''', is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the [[Chichen Itza]] archaeological site in the [[Mexico|Mexican]] state of [[Yucatán Peninsula|Yucatán]]. | The '''Pyramid of Kukulkan''', also known as '''El Castillo''' and the '''Castillo Temple''', is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the [[Chichen Itza]] archaeological site in the [[Mexico|Mexican]] state of [[Yucatán Peninsula|Yucatán]]. | ||
Built by the pre-Columbian [[Mayans|Maya]] civilization sometime between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, the pyramid served as a temple to the god {{Wiki|Kukulkan}}, a deity closely related to {{Wiki|Quetzalcoatl}}. | Built by the pre-Columbian [[Mayans|Maya]] civilization sometime between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, the pyramid served as a temple to the god {{Wiki|Kukulkan}}, a deity closely related to {{Wiki|Quetzalcoatl}}. | ||
==History== | |||
During the 18th century, a work site was set up near the temple. Orchestrated by [[Templars]], the community, largely consisting of kidnapped [[Slavery|slaves]], excavated the region's ruins in search of [[Isu|First Civilization]] artifacts. By 1769, the settlement had been freed of Templar influence by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]]. | During the 18th century, a work site was set up near the temple. Orchestrated by [[Templars]], the community, largely consisting of kidnapped [[Slavery|slaves]], excavated the region's ruins in search of [[Isu|First Civilization]] artifacts. By 1769, the settlement had been freed of Templar influence by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]]. | ||
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*Two of [[Jeanne]]'s [[Jeanne's diary pages|diary pages]] could be found at the pyramid; one lay on the scaffolding, while the other was located inside the temple chamber. | *Two of [[Jeanne]]'s [[Jeanne's diary pages|diary pages]] could be found at the pyramid; one lay on the scaffolding, while the other was located inside the temple chamber. | ||
*A [[Mayan statuettes|Mayan statuette]] could also be found inside said chamber. | *A [[Mayan statuettes|Mayan statuette]] could also be found inside said chamber. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | ||
ASSASSIN'S CREED 3 LIBERATION - Chichen itza 01 by nachoyague.jpg|Concept art of the pyramid | ASSASSIN'S CREED 3 LIBERATION - Chichen itza 01 by nachoyague.jpg|Concept art of the pyramid | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Appearance== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | |||
==Reference== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | |||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
[[Category:Pyramids]] | [[Category:Pyramids]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Chichen Itza]] | |||
Revision as of 13:30, 29 May 2018
The Pyramid of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo and the Castillo Temple, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán.
Built by the pre-Columbian Maya civilization sometime between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, the pyramid served as a temple to the god Kukulkan, a deity closely related to Quetzalcoatl.
History
During the 18th century, a work site was set up near the temple. Orchestrated by Templars, the community, largely consisting of kidnapped slaves, excavated the region's ruins in search of First Civilization artifacts. By 1769, the settlement had been freed of Templar influence by the Assassin Aveline de Grandpré.
Trivia
- In the original PS Vita iteration, the scaffolding around the temple was set up in such a way that the top could only be reached once the whip had been acquired. The HD remake revamped the landmark's outlook, allowing it to be ascended much more quickly and easily.
- Two of Jeanne's diary pages could be found at the pyramid; one lay on the scaffolding, while the other was located inside the temple chamber.
- A Mayan statuette could also be found inside said chamber.
Gallery
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Concept art of the pyramid
