La Prison, à Chichen-Itza 1857 - 1889

"La Prison, à Chichen-Itza" is a black and white photograph by French photographer Désiré Charnay, taken between 1857 and 1889. It depicts the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, specifically a building known as the "Prison" (although it was not actually a prison). The image shows the building's stonework and architectural details, partly obscured by vegetation, and the photograph's stark tones capture the atmosphere of the site, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring presence of the Mayan civilization.