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CHICHN ITZ Chichen Itza was build between 435 and 455 is one of the most important political

al and religious enclaves of culture . On the plain of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico , the Maya people built large cities with pyramids and palaces carved in stone . Uxmal, Mayapan , Coba , Tutum and Chichen Itza, are some of the famous cities of this country , which have remained to this day.

this archaeological sites allow us to admire the most remarkable monuments of this extraordinary culture, one of the most flourishing of the pre-Columbian era. The archaeological zone is 117 kilometers far from the city of Merida, is a flat region of lowland rainforest also there are underground rivers. One of the best things in chichen itza are the natural reservoirs of water in caves , known as cenotes. The cenotes are one of the most important water supplies in the region, in terms of getting water when it is not the rainy season . The cenotes are sometimes exposed outdoors, the collapse of natural stone arches that surrounded it . The cenotes were vital to the Maya also devised a chultunes calls artificial tanks , which ensured them a steady supply of drinking water.

This archeology was made in order to adore their god, kukulcan, also known as quetzacoatl that was a kind of animal between a snake and a bird.

CHRIST THE REDEEMER The Christ redeemer statue is situated at the peak of Corcovado mountain of the Tijuaca forest national park in Rio. its 30 meters tall, not including the 8 meters of the pedestal, the arms are stretch 28 meters, you can overlook all the city from here.

you can go by train or even in your car or walking, the tickets are between 7 and 14 reals, depending if you go by train or by yourself. Its a symbol of Christianity,

It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and 1931.

ROMAN COLOSSEUM The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire. is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Construction was during the flavian dynasty, his name was because of the lastname of the family. The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators. was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers. the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church.

THE GREAT WALL The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials protect the Chinese Empire or its prototypical states against intrusions by various nomadic groups or military incursions by various warlike peoples or forces.

Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC; these, later joined together and made bigger and stronger, are now collectively referred to as the Great Wall. Especially famous is the wall built between 220206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains.

Since then, the Great Wall has on and off been rebuilt, maintained, and enhanced; the majority of the existing wall are from the Ming Dynasty.

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