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]]>We aren’t talking about the seven wonders of the ancient world, which includes landmarks you can no longer visit. We’re talking about places you can literally see today—as long as you have enough time and money. Here are the seven wonders:
The Taj Mahal – Agra, India
The Taj Mahal was made as a tribute of love by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Incidentally, the site itself is just as beautiful as the original reason it was made.
Machu Picchu – Peru
It’s not hard to see why this 15th-century Inca citadel would be a fun place to visit. The scenery is just breathtaking, and its polished dry-stone walls are truly impressive.
Christ the Redeemer – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
A statue of Jesus Christ made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, it’s a breathtaking work of art that one can appreciate even if they aren’t necessarily religious.
The Colosseum – Rome, Italy
You can choose to either focus on or ignore the Colosseum’s fascinating, albeit barbaric history—and in the process appreciate how majestic it is.
Chichen Itza – Yucatan, Mexico
This archaeological site was built by the Mayans and is the most visited location in Mexico. Go there to learn more about its fascinating history.
Petra – Ma’an, Jordan
Also called “Rose City” due to its gorgeous color, this archeological city can be explored after entering a 1.2 kilometer-long gorge.
The Great Wall of China – Huairou District, China
There are few places on earth that are quite as jaw-dropping as the Great Wall of China. As the name suggests, the wall extends a whopping 13,170 miles.
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]]>Its Pyramid Has 365 Steps
The main attraction of Chichen Itza is its “El Castillo” pyramid, a former Maya temple that rises 98 feet above the ground. While you cannot climb to the top of it anymore due to the need to secure its structural integrity, it has 365 steps that lead to the top, a symbol for one of every one of the days of the year.
The True Meaning of Its Name
While Chichen Itza is a world-famous name, many people do not know what exactly it means. The name comes from the Mayan language and means “at the mouth of the well of the Itza.” It was said that an underground spring known as Itza, a powerful place in the Mayan underworld, was located under the pyramid.
(@romlgt)Abandoned for 100 Years
Chichen Itza was an important center and the home of a settlement with numerous residents for hundreds of years, but did you know that it was actually vacated in the 9th and 10th centuries for about 100 years thanks to a severe drought that struck the region? Fortunately, it was brought back to use around 1000 AD after the water supply was restored.
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]]>The Meaning of the Name
Chichen Itza essentially means “at the mouth of the well of the Itza”.
An Important Mayan City
Chichen Itza does not actually refer to the big pyramid in the center. This is “The Castillo”. Chichen Itza is, in fact, a Mayan City covering five square kilometers. It once was home to the most diverse Mayan population in history.
A Mysterious Shadow
Twice a year, sunrays create a shadow across the Kukulkan Pyramid which has the appearance of a serpent slithering down the staircase. These two dates are the Spring and Autumn Equinox (March 20 and September 22 retrospectively).
Unique Acoustics
Many of the sites have unique acoustics which produces unusual sounds. In the Ball Court, for example, nine echoes are produced around the middle court if you clap once.
Everything is Stone
every single building in Chichen Itza is made from stone. It is believed that the Mayans did not use the wheel when building any of their temples, palaces or pyramids.
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