Chichén Itzá - The City of Shadows
Dr. Owen Hale
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step into the heart of the Yucatán jungle and uncover the mysteries of one of the world’s greatest ancient cities. Chichén Itzá — The City of Shadows (part of the acclaimed History Uncovered series) brings to life the rise, glory, and fall of the Maya’s most iconic metropolis in a narrative that blends vivid storytelling with accessible scholarship.
From the echoing steps of the Pyramid of Kukulcán to the eerie depths of the Sacred Cenote, this book reveals a world where science and sacrifice, astronomy and blood, ingenuity and fear were inseparably intertwined. Discover how Maya priests charted the cycles of Venus, how warriors fought for captives destined for ritual offerings, and how engineers aligned temples with the stars.
Why was Chichén Itzá built? How did it function as both a city and a sacred landscape? And why did it ultimately fall into ruin, swallowed by the jungle? These questions drive a journey that immerses readers in daily life, rituals of life and death, and the haunting grandeur of monuments that still inspire awe a thousand years later.
Perfect for history lovers, travelers, and anyone fascinated by ancient civilizations, Chichén Itzá — The City of Shadows offers:
Immersive narrative history that reads like a story yet rests on solid research.
Rich explorations of Maya science, cosmology, architecture, and sacrifice.
A reflection on the fragility of civilizations and the timeless lessons they leave behind.
Both triumph and warning, Chichén Itzá stands as a wonder of human achievement and a reminder of its limits. This book will transport you to a city where the shadows of gods and kings still linger.
Duration - 2h 55m.
Author - Dr. Owen Hale.
Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Pickle Publishing ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step into the heart of the Yucatán jungle and uncover the mysteries of one of the world’s greatest ancient cities. Chichén Itzá — The City of Shadows (part of the acclaimed History Uncovered series) brings to life the rise, glory, and fall of the Maya’s most iconic metropolis in a narrative that blends vivid storytelling with accessible scholarship. From the echoing steps of the Pyramid of Kukulcán to the eerie depths of the Sacred Cenote, this book reveals a world where science and sacrifice, astronomy and blood, ingenuity and fear were inseparably intertwined. Discover how Maya priests charted the cycles of Venus, how warriors fought for captives destined for ritual offerings, and how engineers aligned temples with the stars. Why was Chichén Itzá built? How did it function as both a city and a sacred landscape? And why did it ultimately fall into ruin, swallowed by the jungle? These questions drive a journey that immerses readers in daily life, rituals of life and death, and the haunting grandeur of monuments that still inspire awe a thousand years later. Perfect for history lovers, travelers, and anyone fascinated by ancient civilizations, Chichén Itzá — The City of Shadows offers: Immersive narrative history that reads like a story yet rests on solid research. Rich explorations of Maya science, cosmology, architecture, and sacrifice. A reflection on the fragility of civilizations and the timeless lessons they leave behind. Both triumph and warning, Chichén Itzá stands as a wonder of human achievement and a reminder of its limits. This book will transport you to a city where the shadows of gods and kings still linger. Duration - 2h 55m. Author - Dr. Owen Hale. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pickle Publishing ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
Duration:00:00:11
Introduction: A City Shrouded in Mystery
Duration:00:08:54
Chapter 1: The Maya Civilization at Its Height
Duration:00:11:02
Chapter 2: The Role of Religion and Cosmology
Duration:00:10:39
Chapter 3: Founding and Growth
Duration:00:09:58
Chapter 4: A City of Thirty Thousand
Duration:00:09:57
Chapter 5: The Pyramid of Kukulcán
Duration:00:08:41
Chapter 6: The Great Ball Court
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 7: The Sacred Cenote and Other Sinkholes
Duration:00:09:39
Chapter 8: Other Architectural Marvels
Duration:00:09:15
Chapter 9: Maya Science and Astronomy
Duration:00:11:25
Chapter 10: Engineering and Acoustics
Duration:00:10:03
Chapter 11: Blood and Sacrifice
Duration:00:09:32
Chapter 12: The Spiritual Landscape
Duration:00:08:09
Chapter 13: Theories of Collapse
Duration:00:09:48
Chapter 14: Abandonment and Legacy
Duration:00:10:32
Chapter 15: A New Wonder of the World
Duration:00:09:55
Chapter 16: What We Still Don’t Know
Duration:00:09:05
Conclusion: Lessons from the City of Shadows
Duration:00:09:27