Another pyramid discovered in Mexico

Scientists from the Geological Institute of the National Autonomous University (UNAM) and the Mexican Institute of Anthropology and History have announced the discovery of a small pyramid inside the Kukulkán pyramid (also known as El Castillo) in the ancient city of Chichén Itzá, Yucatan state.

Thousands of tourists visit the Kukulkán pyramid in the ancient city of Chichén Itzá, Yucatan state on March 21. (Source: AFP/TTXVN)

This small pyramid was discovered when experts used a non-invasive technique - three-dimensional electrical tomography - to look inside the Kukulkán pyramid to determine the condition of the structure.

According to research and observation results, the small pyramid inside is 10m high, including a corridor and stairs that most likely lead to a temple.

Previously, in 2015, archaeologists also discovered a hole with a diameter of about 25-35m, 20m deep below Kukulkán - a Mayan temple. This hole is estimated to be about 1,000 years old.

According to experts, this area is very important to the Maya people as there is an underground river running through the hole.

Dr. Andrés Tejero-Andrade of UNAM said the Kukulkán pyramid was built to symbolize the underworld, creation and water: “The hole inside El Castilo was a place of communication with the god Kukulkán, who was a serpent god and could move underwater.”

According to Mayan legend, Kukulkán is a snake god, born and raised in an underground cave, in the form of a giant feathered snake. When Kukulkán appears, he will create earthquakes./.

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