The Sentinel of Chichen Itza

Westerners have given inappropriate names to many buildings. One is called the Observatory though it is doubtful that observations were made from there. Another is called the Nunnery, but I saw no sign of nuns. I always thought of this fellow as the Sentinel. From his high perch above a stylized rattlesnake head he can see a good long ways.



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