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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Enigmatic places: Carnac stones and Chichen Itza


Today we decided to visit some strange and mysterious places in the world. We begin by traveling to France , specifically in Brittany, where we find the famous Stones of Carnac menhirs that are about dating from the Neolithic era. These boulders may reach 6 feet tall and are considered today as one of the most important prehistoric monuments in the world. In your years here you will notice that the Stones of Carnac are made up of 4 000 menhirs spread over an area of ??40 hectares. Not yet clear whether these rocks formed an ancient astronomical complex or if it is a vast necropolis of ancient times. You can not miss this fabulous enigmatic megalithic construction.

Another place they call the attention of tourists is the complex Mayan Chichen Itza , which as you know today is considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Experts believe that once was a great astronomical center, which now dazzles visitors who come to him the Yucatan Peninsula. It is worth mentioning that this citadel sits in the middle of a forest. There is no doubt that the building is striking in Chichen Itza is the “Pyramid of Kukulkan,” also known as “The Castle”. It is believed that this building dates back to 800, and was used as an astronomical and religious center. In your visit to Chichen Itza can also visit the construction of “El Caracol”.

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