Damanhur is a Federation of spiritual communities, with its own Constitution, culture, art, music, currency, schools and uses of science and technology. It's a Laboratory for the Future of Humankind nestled in the hills of Northern Italy. Damanhurians are open to sharing their knowledge and research with other groups and cultures of the world, with those who are interested in exploring these themes. Damanhur holds events in numerous cities around the world, and also hosts thousands of visitors each year who participate in tours, seminars, retreats and courses through Damanhur University. The community has attracted interest from scholars, educators and researchers in the fields of art, social sciences, spirituality, medicine and alternative health, economics and environmental sustainability. Every year thousands of people visit Damanhur to try out the social model, study the philosophy and to meditate in the Temples of Humankind, that great underground construction excavated by hand into the rock by the citizens of Damanhur and which many have called the ‘Eighth wonder of the world’. The Water Hall, the Earth Hall, the Hall of Spheres, the Hall of Mirrors, the Metal Hall, the Blue Temple and the Labyrinth: The Temples of Humankind are an underground work of art, created entirely by hand and dedicated to the divine nature of humanity. 2008: Damanhur recognized as an example of applying the Earth Charter. 2007: Community Magazine declares Damanhur "The Most Beautiful Community in the World". 2007: The Green Flag is awarded to two Damanhurian houses: Aval and Porta della Terra farm. 2005: Award for Sustainable Communities awarded by an agency of the United Nations as a model for a sustainable future. And the list goes on and on...