It is widely believed that the Toltecs of Tula took over and ruled Chichen Itza. This thought came to be as an affinity was noticed between the architectural styling of both regions.
I`ll begin by taking a look at Chichen Itza`s 'Temple of the Warriors'. This is one of the most important and intriguing structure in Chichen Itza. The Temple is made up of four platforms, surrounded by 200 columns, both round and square. Inside this pyramid, is a series of paintings and drawings on the walls, illustrating several scenes of victory of the Yucatan over the Toltecs. Climbing the stairs on the way to the top of the pyramid, I passed a pair of feathered serpent statues. The 'feathered serpent', or Quetzalcoatl, is a familiar symbol, as I've come across it in Teotihuacan's Temple of Quetzalcoatl. This iconic feathered serpent symbolizes war. Atop this temple, I found a statue of Chacmool, a legendary messenger of the gods.
'Pyramid B' in Tulu is nearly identical to the 'Temple of the Warriors' in Chichen Itza. The interior of this structure is clad in painting, with its symbology also implying battle and triumph. Surrounding the pyramid, is an abundance of warrior columns. These columns implied the almighty rank of the deities. Pyramid B had a very similar shape to the 'Temple of the Warriors', as they both have steps leading to the peak, with sculptures of warriors.
There is a clear connection between the two sites, suggesting that the Toltecs did indeed occupy Chichen Itza. It is, however, suggested that the story is not as such. What is your belief?
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