The Mayan city-state ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico

The ruins of Chichen Itza, a Mayan city-state in Mexico, are the most outstanding representative works of the Maya Civilization, which existed in Central America nowadays before Columbus discovered the American continent. From 750 AD to 1200 AD, it was the center of politics and religion in the Maya Civilization. In the center of the city lies the Temple of Kukulkan, with its highest point at 79 feet (24 meters). There are 91 steps on each of its four sides - one step for each day, and it is 365 days when reaching the top. The New Seven Wonders of the World Competition was launched in 1999 and the voting activity started in 2005. The organizing committee selected 21 candidates from nearly 200 heritage sites. Those that failed to be selected include the Easter Island% located on the Pacific Ocean...