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The Secrets of El Castillo - Buried Truth of the Maya
El Castillo was dedicated to the Mayan god Kukulkan and is located on the site's highest point. In addition to its function as a temple, El Castillo may also. City Square � El Castillo � The Castillo, sometimes referred to as the lighthouse, is the tallest building within the Tulum settlement and the most famous. Untitled: The infamous El Castillo stands as the tallest building construction of the Tulum ruins. At meters tall or 25 feet, this structure in particular.

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This huge distance, coupled with the density of obsidian found at the site, show that Tulum was a major center for the trading of obsidian. There are five narrow gateways in the wall with two each on the north and south sides and one on the west. The todotulum. On the southwest and northwest corners there are small structures that have been identified as watch towers, showing again how well defended the city was. The city stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Caribbean Sea.