A 38 -year -old German tourist was caught to disregard the rules at the ancient Muay site of Chichen Itza in Mexico and score the centuries -old pyramids. The incident occurred on Thursday when thousands of people gathered to see the “dynasty of Kukulkan” incident, where spring equinox lights and shadows create confusion like a snake on the steps of the pyramid. According to Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, the tourist entered a restricted area around 5 pm and climbed the pyramid. He was later pursued stairs by safety on the site.
A security agent said, “He survived our fist, even though we are monitoring the western side of the palace. He ran away from us. He is clearly in a good physical condition.” Mexico Daily News.
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Turista sube al -castillo de chichén itzá durante el ikinocio
Un Turista Ingoro Las Normas Y Escalo La Pirámide Principal de chichén itzá en pleno espectáculo de luz y sombra del imeinoccio.
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After being arrested, the tourist was taken below the eastern part of the pyramid to avoid collision with the gathered crowd. However, the German National was still met with enmity, was physically being attacked, and was left bloody after receiving a blow on the forehead, according to a witness, who spoke to FEE.
In particular, Spring Equinox in Chichen Itza drew a massive crowds annually, with many people see the phenomenon of ‘winged snake’. This spectacle occurs when the sunlight meets a snake descending from the stairs of the pyramid.
While the site offers a equinox program characterized by various activities from 20 to 24 March, climbing stairs is strictly prohibited. The rule is to protect the structure since 2006, which is one of the respected designations of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s new seven Wonders.
