Ancient Superstructures — S3E5 — Chichen Itza, The Mystic Maya City
Synopsis
The Mayan city of Chichen Itza was the capital of a powerful civilisation - the 'water wizards' of the Itzas - but was mysteriously abandoned between the 11th and 13th centuries.
About the series
We delve into the engineering mysteries behind the world's most famous ancient structures by observing them from perspectives ranging from satellite imagery right down to macro and microscopic levels.