16/04/2020
The importance of the building known as "El Castillo" for the Mayan navigators, was because it allowed them to overcome the dangers of the second longest coral reef in the world. 🛶 The Mayan navigators to arrive at Tulum, drove by open sea parallel to the coral reef, when they visualized "El Castillo", which fulfilled the function of a lighthouse, since it indicated the moment to take the channel that divided the reef, This was achieved through the help of two windows on the facade of this building, which, being illuminated by natural light or torches at night, indicated the precise moment to turn the boats, thus avoiding colliding with the reef, safeguarding the merchandise. they transported
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