Kukulcan

Overshadowed by more famous Maya sites like Chichen Itza and Palenque, the lesser-explored El Tigre in Campeche State has long held its secrets. But now, ongoing explorations are bearing fruit, as archaeologists have uncovered a once hidden circular structure. Dating back to a period between 1000 and 1200 AD, this recent find appears to be intertwined with the veneration of the deity Kukulcán, the Maya counterpart to the Aztec wind god Ehécatl-Quetzalcóatl. This revelation shines a light on El Tigre's spiritual significance and its importance in the Maya world. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"113103","attributes":{"alt":"Temple at El Tigre site, Campeche, Mexico. (INAH)","class":"media-image","height":"343","style":"width: 610px; height: 343px;","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Temple at El Tigre site, Campeche, Mexico. ( INAH ) Maya Empire in the Campeche Region The Ministry of Culture