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Chichén Itzá

#여행가이드 Guide to the Great Ball Court The Juego de Pelota (Pok-ta-Pok) at Chichén Itzá is the largest and most impressive ball court in ancient Mesoamerica. • The Game: The ancient Mayan ball game was a ritualistic event, often played to the death or sacrifice of the losing (or sometimes winning) captain. The goal was to hit a solid rubber ball through a small stone hoop using only the hips, elbows, or knees. • Acoustics: Stand at one end of the court and have a companion whisper at the other end. The engineering of the walls creates an incredible acoustic effect, allowing sound to carry clearly over the distance of 168 meters (551 feet). • Bas-Reliefs: Look closely at the carved stone reliefs along the base, which depict scenes of the ritual, including decapitation.
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