Top 10 Man-Made Wonders

• Introduction
• 1. Angkor Wat
• 2. The Acropolis
• 3. Chichén Itzá
• 4. Dubai
• 5. The Great Pyramids of Giza
• 6. Las Vegas Strip
• 7. Machu Picchu
• 8. Taipei 101
• 9. Taj Mahal
• 10. Three Gorges Dam

Chichén Itzá

Ancient Mayans were known for their supremacy in many fields – mathematics, astronomy, and architecture among them – evidence of which is best demonstrated at Chichén Itzá, about 117 miles west of Cancun, on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Occupied by the Mayans from the 7th to early 13th centuries, the superb complex consists of two primary zones influenced by Toltec and Puuc architecture, complete with massive stone platforms, towering pyramids and temples, and mysterious ball courts – and, of course, the famous Chac Mool statue that frequently graces Mexico tourism brochures. The star attraction, however, is the central pyramid, El Castillo, whose steep steps can be climbed with the help of a rope; those that muster the effort to reach the top will be rewarded with stunning views of the city amidst the Yucatan’s natural splendor.

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