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Chichen Itza The Grand Ball Court #93746404
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He Grand Ball Court, a part of the Maya Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatan. There are over 1,300 ball courts in Mesoamerica, the one in Chichén Itzat is by far the largest. The ball courts were built for many purposes including as an indication of city and individual wealth. Though primarily used as a location for the ball games, archeological evidence also indicates that they were likely used in other spectator sports such as wrestling as well as feasts.
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