There are several wonders of the world, and we’re only beginning to scratch the surface. Human civilizations have built countless structures throughout history, but none of them is as remarkable as the Great Pyramid. The New7Wonders Foundation conducted a survey of tens of millions of people to select the top seven wonders of the world. Listed below are just seven of them. Which ones are your favorites? Let us help you decide!
The Seven Wonder Of The World:
- Great Wall of China
- Chichén Itzá El Castillo
- Machu Picchu
- Christ the Redeemer
- Colosseum
- Taj Mahal
- Petra. the Khaznah
Great Wall of China:
The word “great” could be a misnomer. The Great Wall of China, one of the largest major construction projects in the world, is generally believed to be roughly 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long. However, a disputed Chinese research states the length is 13,170 miles (21,200 km). Two millennia of work were put into it once it started in the 7th century BCE. Despite being referred to as a “wall,” the design really has long portions of two parallel walls. The barrier is also dotted with watchtowers and barracks. The wall’s effectiveness, though, wasn’t all that terrific. The wall mostly failed to offer true security, despite the fact that it was constructed to thwart invasions and attacks.
Chichén Itzá El Castillo:
On the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, a Mayan metropolis called Chichén Itzá flourished in the ninth and tenth centuries CE. Numerous significant monuments and temples were constructed by the Mayan tribe Itzá, who were heavily influenced by the Toltecs. The El Castillo (“The Castle”) stepped pyramid, which towers 79 feet (24 meters) over the Main Plaza, is one of the most prominent. The construction has a total of 365 steps, which corresponds to the number of days in a solar year, and is a monument to the Mayans’ astrological prowess. The spring and fall equinoxes produce shadows on the pyramid that appear to be a serpent sliding down the north stairs; a stone snake head is located at the base. But there was more to life than just job and study. The largest tlachtli (a type of sports field) in the Americas may be found in Chichén Itzá.
Machu Picchu:
The historic Jordanian city of Petra is tucked away in a lonely valley between cliffs and mountains made of sandstone. It was said to be one of the locations where Moses supposedly struck a rock and water sprang out of it. It later became the capital of the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, and during this period it flourished and developed into a significant trading hub, particularly for spices. The Nabataeans were skilled carvers who carved homes, temples, and tombs into the sandstone, which changed hue with the waning light. They also built a water system that made it possible to cultivate and have lush gardens. Petra reportedly housed 30,000 people at its peak. However, when trade routes changed, the city started to deteriorate. More difficulties were brought on by a significant earthquake in 363 CE, and Petra was progressively abandoned until another earthquake struck in 551. Even though it was uncovered in 1912, until the last decades of the 20th century, archaeologists mostly neglected the city, leaving many unanswered problems.
Christ the Redeemer:
Rio de Janeiro’s Mount Corcovado is home to the enormous statue of Jesus known as Christ the Redeemer. Its beginnings can be traced back to the immediate aftermath of World War I, when some Brazilians feared a “flood of godlessness.” They suggested a statue, which Heitor da Silva Costa, Carlos Oswald, and Paul Landowski ultimately designed. The building process started in 1926 and was finished in 1927. Without its base, which is around 26 feet (8 meters) high, the monument’s height is 98 feet (30 meters), and its outstretched arms are 92 feet long (28 meters). It is the world’s largest Art Deco sculpture. About six million tiles cover the reinforced concrete structure of Christ the Redeemer. Uncomfortably, lightning has frequently struck the statue, and in 2014, a storm injured the tip of Jesus’s right thumb.
Colosseum:
Vespasian, the Roman emperor, gave the order to construct the Colosseum in the first century. The amphitheater’s dimensions are 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters), and it has a sophisticated vaulting system. It is an engineering marvel. It could accommodate 50,000 spectators who came to enjoy a variety of events. The gladiator bouts were perhaps the most famous, however men fighting animals was also widespread. Additionally, the Colosseum occasionally had water pumped into it for fictitious naval battles. However, there is disagreement about the notion that there were martyred Christians who were thrown to lions. An estimated 500,000 people perished in the Colosseum, according to some estimations. Furthermore, so many animals were slaughtered there after being captured that certain species allegedly went extinct.
Taj Mahal:
The tomb complex at Agra, India, is thought to be the best example of Mughal architecture and one of the world’s most recognizable structures. Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1588) created it in memory of his wife Mumtz Maal, also known as “Chosen One of the Palace,” who passed away in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. The complex, which includes a sizable garden with a reflecting pool, was built over the course of around 22 years by 20,000 employees. The white marble mausoleum is decorated with semiprecious stones in geometric and floral motifs. Four smaller domes encircle its grand central dome. Some sources claim that Shah Jahan wanted his own mausoleum constructed of black marble. Before any construction started, he was overthrown by one of his sons.
Petra. the Khaznah:
The historic Jordanian city of Petra is tucked away in a lonely valley between cliffs and mountains made of sandstone. It was said to be one of the locations where Moses supposedly struck a rock and water sprang out of it. It later became the capital of the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, and during this period it flourished and developed into a significant trading hub, particularly for spices. The Nabataeans were skilled carvers who carved homes, temples, and tombs into the sandstone, which changed hue with the waning light. They also built a water system that made it possible to cultivate and have lush gardens. Petra reportedly housed 30,000 people at its peak. However, when trade routes changed, the city started to deteriorate. More difficulties were brought on by a significant earthquake in 363 CE, and Petra was progressively abandoned until another earthquake struck in 551. Even though it was uncovered in 1912, until the last decades of the 20th century, archaeologists mostly neglected the city, leaving many unanswered problems.
The list of “wonders of the world” has a long history. People have made lists of the most wonderful things in all time, including ancient and modern objects. The New7Wonders of Nature campaign, organized by the same group, asked people worldwide which seven wonders they believed existed. Other lists have been created by various authors and organisations. It’s difficult to narrow down the lists of “wonders of the world” to a particular time period, but the names are indicative of a continuing genre.
A sixth wonder of the world is the Colossus of Rhodes, a massive statue created by the Greek sculptor Chares of Lindos. This 108-foot sculpture was constructed to commemorate Rhodes’ defense of the city against a Macedonian king. It was made from iron beams and frames and modeled after the Greek god of the sun, Helios. This monument is one of the wonders of the world and is also the largest bronze statue in the world.
The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus and the Temple of Artemis. The Great Pyramid of Giza was the oldest of these wonders, built nearly 4,600 years ago. The Colossus of Rhodes, Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Mausoleum of Mausolus were also built during the period, and are among the most impressive structures of ancient times.
If the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were still in existence, they would be located in present day Iraq. It’s impossible to imagine lush gardens in such a dry desert, but recent excavations suggest that there was a system of cellar well irrigation, which was likely driven by a chain pump. Some other theories say that these gardens didn’t exist in Babylon, but were instead built by Sennacherib on the eastern bank of the Tigris river.