| The
Nunnery stands as part of
the Monjas Group in the southern sector of Chichén Itzá. This part of the city was once known as "Old" Chichén for it contained Classic Maya characteristics such as hieroglyphic writing and traditional art. Note the ancestor in a central cartouche above the door and the long-nosed Chac masks that Schele and Mathews have re-characterized as Itzama bird masks. These are central features of architectural decoration in the Puuc cities to the southwest. Example of Puuc architecture at Kabah. Click and drag on the image to view other portions of the panorama. Use the shift and control keys to zoom in and out. Be sure to explore the map with your pointer! |