Mexican pyramid has two more inside, scientists discover
Kukulkan pyramid built like ‘Russian nesting doll’ – a second structure had already been found under its exterior and now a third has been revealed
The Kukulkan pyramid has two more nested inside, archaeologists have discovered. Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo
Agence France-Presse in Mexico City
Wednesday 16 November 2016 19.52 EST
Experts have discovered a third structure within the Kukulkan pyramid in eastern Mexico, revealing that it was built like a “Russian nesting doll”, experts said on Wednesday.
A 10m tall pyramid was found within another 20m structure, which itself is enveloped by the 30m exterior visible at the Mayan archeological complex known as Chichen Itza in Yucatan state.
The smallest pyramid was built between the years 550 and 800, engineers and anthropologists said.
The middle structure had already been discovered in the 1930s and dates back to the years 800-1,000 while the largest one was finished between 1050-1300.
Kukulkan pyramid built like ‘Russian nesting doll’ – a second structure had already been found under its exterior and now a third has been revealed.
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Mayan 'nesting doll pyramid' discovered in Mexico
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Researchers used 3D imaging to illustrate their find
A third structure has been found within the famous Kukulkan pyramid in eastern Mexico, experts say.
The 10m (33t) tall pyramid was found within two other structures that comprise the 30m pyramid at the Mayan archaeological complex known as Chichen Itza in Yucatan state.
The discovery suggests that the pyramid was built in three phases.
The Mayan civilisation occupied Central America and had its peak around the 6th Century AD.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38008546