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Chichen Itza - Mexico

Mexican dancers perform a traditional dance in front of The Pyramid or Kukulcan Temple, in the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, Yucatan during celebrations after it was named Saturday, July 7, 2007, as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. A private Swiss foundation launched the contest in January 2007, allowing Internet and telephone voters to choose between 21 sites short-listed from 77 selected by a jury.

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