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Learning activity 1
Evidence: The new 7 wonders of the world

Chichen Itzá

History
Chichen Itzá, was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal
Classic Period (c. AD 800–900), it occupies an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in
south-central Yucatán state, Mexico. Chichen Itzá itself is noticeably tall when you
consider when and how it was made. It also depends on whether or not you count the
Temple at the top. So here are the measurements.
 It is 24 meters or 79 feet tall without the temple
 It is 30 meters or 98 feet tall with the temple included
 The Temple itself is 6 meters or 20 feet tall
The Maya name "Chichen Itzá" means "At the mouth of the well of the Itzá." Two big
cenotes on the site made it a suitable place for the city and gave it its name, from chi
(“mouths”), chen (“wells”), and Itzá, the name of the Maya tribe that settled there.
The site features a variety of architectural styles that are reminiscent of central Mexican
styles as well as the Puuc and Chenes styles of the Northern Maya lowlands. It is
estimated to have been a religious, military, political, and commercial center with a
population of 35,000 people at its peak.

Spanish conquest
The site first saw settlers in 550, probably drawn there because of the easy access to
water in the region via caves and sinkholes in limestone formations, known as cenotes.
In 1526, the Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Montejo petitioned the King of Spain for a
charter to conquer Yucatán. His first campaign, which covered much of the Yucatán
Peninsula in 1527, decimated his forces but resulted in the establishment of a small fort at
Xaman Ha, south of what is now Cancun. Montejo returned to Yucatán with
reinforcements in 1531 and established his main base at Campeche on the west coast.
In late 1532, he dispatched his son, Francisco Montejo the Younger, to conquer the
Yucatán Peninsula's interior from the north. The goal from the start was to go to Chichen
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https://www.britannica.com/technology/pyramid-architecture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itza#:~:text=Chichen%20Itza%20was%20a%20large,through%20the%20Terminal
%20Classic%20(c.
https://www.cancun-adventure.com/en/blog/chichen-itza-facts
https://www.google.com/search?q=campaign+that+was+held+globally+to+select+the+7+new+day+wonders
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Itzá and establish a capital. Montejo the Younger eventually arrived at Chichen Itza,
renaming it Ciudad Real. He met no resistance at first and set about dividing the lands
surrounding the city, awarding them to whomever he pleased (his soldiers).
The Maya grew increasingly hostile over time, eventually blockading the Spanish, cutting
off their supply line to the coast and forcing them to barricade themselves among the
ruins of the ancient city. Months passed with no sign of reinforcements. Montejo the
Younger attempted a full-scale attack on the Maya, but he lost 150 of his remaining
warriors. He was forced to flee Chichen Itzá. Montejo later returned to Yucatán, where he
created a huge Indio-Spanish army and conquered the peninsula by recruiting Maya from
Campeche and Champoton. Chichen Itza was later granted land by the Spanish
government, and by 1588 it was a functioning cattle ranch.

Chichen Itza and the Seven New Wonders of the World

The new wonders were chosen in 2007 through an online contest put on by a Swiss
company, the New 7 Wonders Foundation, in which more than tens of millions of people
voted. This campaign was launched in 2000 as a private initiative by Bernard Weber, the
idea being to encourage citizens around the world to select seven new wonders of the
world by popular vote.
Due to its enormous concentration of culturally relevant, ancient manmade wonders and
its placement in the top 7 of all nominees during worldwide vote, Chichen Itza is one of
the “New 7 Wonders of the World.” The New 7 Wonders campaign began in 2000 with the
goal of identifying the world's new seven wonders. To represent a more global
perspective, these "New 7 Wonders" were to be nominated and decided by international
voting.
The most prominent constructions of ancient humanity are depicted in this image.
Chichen Itza was chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World with over 100 million
votes cast and it's not hard to see why. Chichen Itza, one of the world's largest and best-
preserved archaeological sites, is home to a plethora of ancient Mayan marvels and rich
cultural history adored by visitors from all over the world.

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https://www.britannica.com/technology/pyramid-architecture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itza#:~:text=Chichen%20Itza%20was%20a%20large,through%20the%20Terminal
%20Classic%20(c.
https://www.cancun-adventure.com/en/blog/chichen-itza-facts
https://www.google.com/search?q=campaign+that+was+held+globally+to+select+the+7+new+day+wonders