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Serpent Shadow at Chichén Itzá

A large crowd gathers at Chichén Itzá to watch the late afternoon sun cast triangular shadows down the north stairway of El Castillo, creating the illusion of a serpent descending toward the stone serpent head at the base.

The spring equinox of 2027 at Chichén Itzá, the late sun from the west laying seven triangles of light down the north stairway of El Castillo so a serpent of light and shadow seems to descend to the stone head at its foot, the limestone glowing, the sky deep blue, 85mm See more

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