Chichen Itza

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  1. 1. - It is believed that human ___s took place at Chichen Itza as offerings to the gods.
  2. 3. - Chichen Itza was a significant center of the ___ civilization.
  3. 4. - Chichen Itza is situated near a natural sinkhole called the Sacred ___.
  4. 5. - Chichen Itza has many other impressive buildings, including the Temple of the Warriors and the ___ of the Jaguars.
  5. 6. - The most famous structure in Chichen Itza is the El Castillo, also known as the ___ of Kukulkan.
  6. 7. - During the spring and autumn ___s, a shadow on the El Castillo creates the illusion of a serpent descending the pyramid's steps.
  7. 8. - Chichen Itza contains an impressive structure known as the Caracol, an ancient ___ used for astronomical observations.
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  1. 2. SERPENT - The Temple of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza is decorated with intricate carvings of the ___ , a prominent deity in Mesoamerican mythology.
  2. 3. - Chichen Itza is an ancient city located in the country of ___.
  3. 9. GAME - Chichen Itza features a large ___ court, where the ancient Mayans played a sacred game called "pok-ta-pok."