🌴 Daily Life at Chichén Itzá, Part II - c. AD 1000) By AD 1000, Chichén Itzá thrived within the humid Yucatán lowlands, surrounded by palms, ceiba trees, and dense tropical vegetation. While no pigment survives on El Castillo (the Temple of Kukulcán), nearby temples at the site show traces of red and blue paint, suggesting the pyramid too was once more vibrant. This scene restores the greenery and atmosphere of the real landscape. #itsaihistory #history #maya #chichenitza #yucatan #mesoamerica #mexico #guatemala #honduras