The New7Wonders organization is happy to announce the following 7 candidates have been elected to represent global heritage throughout history. ChichÃĐn ItzÃĄ, (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico ChichÃĐn ItzÃĄ, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples. In short - vote for ChichÃĐn ItzÃĄ, because it symbolizes - Worship & Knowledge! Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it i...
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