Yucatán's Hidden History: The Itzá Before Chichén
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Long before Chichén Itzá became the dominant power in the northern Yucatán, the Itzá people were a distinct Maya group with their own origins, beliefs, and political strategies. This episode traces the Itzá from their legendary homeland in Chakanputun through their migration into the Puuc region, their founding of Chichén Itzá, and their complex relationship with the Toltec-influenced city they later ruled. We explore the meaning of the name 'Itzá'—breath of the water sorcerers—and examine the archaeological and epigraphic evidence for their presence at sites like Ek' Balam. Drawing on colonial accounts from the Chilam Balam books and the Relación de las Cosas de Yucatán, we separate fact from myth to understand how the Itzá shaped the Postclassic Maya world.
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