Among some of the oldest structures in the Chichen Itza archaeological zone is the Casa Colorada group. For the past few weeks a team of archaeologists and workers from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), under the direction of Jose Francisco Osorio Leon, have been excavating several of the buildings, looking for clues that they hope will provide them with answers as to the early settlement of the ancient city.

Adjoining the main building in the group is a ball court which until very recently was in ruins. This is the focus of study by INAH archaeologists.

Last week Dr. Steven Fry visited Chichen Itza in the company of Dr. Peter Schmidt of INAH. What follows is a report of his visit.