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Zane Paxton | all galleries >> Yucatan Quest >> Chichen Itza > 91 steep steps
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09-OCT-2005 Zane Paxton

91 steep steps

Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

There are many symbolic manifestations in the structures. There are 91 steps x 4 sides = 364 + the top = 365 steps which matches the days of the year. The pyramid is aligned very accurately with the compas points. At 5:00 on the vernal equinox the light illuminates a serpent along the steps...

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S
1/250s f/7.1 at 26.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time09-Oct-2005 11:38:13
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ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
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