2. What is El Castillo?
This monument is a pyramid. It is very tall and
has lots of stairs. There is a square on top with
windows.
3. Can You Still Visit Your
Monument Today?
Yes you can still visit El Castillo. It is a famous
tourist site.
4. Where is El Castillo
Located?
This monument is located in Mexico. It is in
Yucatan.
5. Who Built El Castillo?
This monument was built by the ancient Maya.
6. When Was This El Castillo
Built?
This monument was built during the 11th and 13th
centuries.
7. Why was El Castillo built?
It was used for religious and astronomical
observation purposes.
8. Other Interesting Facts
About El Castillo
18 terraces on each side, the number of the
months in the Mayan year. 4 staircases 91 steps
with one final step to summit temple making 365
steps, one for each day of the year.