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Which ancient Mexican civilization built the pyramids at Chichen Itza?
Answer
Maya
The Maya constructed Chichen Itza's iconic structures, including El Castillo, during the classic and post-classic periods.
💡 Did you know?
El Castillo's pyramid has 365 steps—one for each day of the Maya solar calendar.
Other options people guess
- Aztec
- Olmec
- Toltec
Topics
- Maya
- Mesoamerica
- architecture
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