MCJJ+5C Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
The Shtolok Temple in Chichen Itza got its name because it is located next to the eponymous cenote, the second largest cenote in the center of Chichen Itza. It was probably used in religious ceremonies related to the Cenote. Its construction dates back to 900 - 1200 AD. The temple's columns feature sculptural images of warriors and priests. Inside the third chamber of the Shtolok Temple, there is an altar originally decorated with bas-reliefs depicting plants, birds, and mythological scenes. Under the floor, a box for offerings containing human remains was discovered. The facade faces west and, thanks to its location, which includes a simple altar, a pathway of stone slabs, and a natural rock outcrop marked by rows of cut stone. The central entrance of the Shtolok Temple in Chichen Itza is located in front of the eponymous cenote on Sacbe 15, which runs from the Thousand Columns plaza to the Ossuary building group.
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