Sunday, August 7, 2011

Chichen Itza (Mexico) and Parthenon (Greece)

- Chichen Itza (Mexico) 
Greatest archaeological sites of pre-Columbian era built by the Mayans. Chichen Itza was built in the northern peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico. This area is a major focal point in the Classical Period. Chichen Itza was built with a variety of architectural styles that are considered the result of acculturation of the various cultures that exist in the area.

- Parthenon (Greece) 
Is the temple of the goddess Athena, built in the 5th century on the Acropolis. This building is the most important buildings that survived the period of Classical Greece, and considered the pinnacle of development of Classical Greek culture. At this time, the Greek Ministry of Culture are running a program to restore and reconstruct the building.

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