It is, however, far steeper than either and the steps are more narrow than the average foot size, making the ascent and descent more dangerous.
My wife followed me to the top, but once there she panicked. Absolutely totally freaked out. I was finally able to coax her down on her butt, scooting one step at a time. I don't think me laughing the whole time was helpful at all.
>>I don't think me laughing the whole time was helpful at all.
Probably not. :-)
I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to heights--I remember once surveying above this canyon in New Mexico, walking along a ~35 deg grade, with a sheer 300 foot drop down to the canyon floor about 15 meters downslope from me. Most stressful day of work I've ever had. Had a few Indiana Jones moments that day.
It´((Chichen Itza)) is, however, far steeper than either and the steps are more narrow than the average foot size, making the ascent and descent more dangerous. But not for the average Mayan foot... especially the average Mayan foot of 800 BCE. Mayans are still prettty small people, but probably the strongest people I've ever met. I once saw a Mayan deliveryman pick up a refrigerator and carry it over his head without too much problem.