Francis Talan [Final]

The New 7 Wonders of the World

  New 7 Wonders of the World (2000-2007) is a project where people around the world choose or vote via internet or telephone the wonders of the world from a selection of 200 existing monuments. The poll was led by Bernard Weber and organized by the New 7 Wonders Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland. Winners were announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon.

 

1.       Christ Redeemer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

   This is a statue of Jesus Christ and considered the 5^th largest statue of Jesus Christ in the whole world. It stands 38 meters stall at top of Corcovado mountain in Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It was designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and constructed by French Sculptor Paul Landowzki. It was constructed between 1926 and 1931. Christ Redeemer is a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people.

2.       Great wall of China

 

   This wall is a series of Fortification made in stone, brick, tamped earth, wood and other materials, generally to build along an east to west line across the northern part of china to protect the Chinese empire against Mongol tribes out of china. It is the largest man made monument ever built and also visible from space. Many thousands of people gave their lives to build this construction, that’s why some people also consider this a graveyard.

3.       Machu Picchu: Peru

  Machu Picchu or Machu Pikchu is a 15 century Inca site located 7.9ft above sea level. It is located Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupichhu District in Peru. It is also known as the “Lost City of the Incas”.  This City was built around 1450       but was abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest.  It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

4.       Petra: Jordan

  It is a historical city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma’an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduit system. Petra was also the glittering capital of Nabataen Empire of king Aretas IV.

5.       Pyramid at Chichen Itza: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

  Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan Temple City and also one of the largest, served as the political and economic center of Mayan civilization. The site exhibits a multitude of Architectural styles.  The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest of all Mayan temples.

6.       Roman Colosseum or Coliseum: Rome, Italy

  The Colosseum/Coliseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. It is actually partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone robbers but still its architecture still stand until to this very day. Through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.

7.       Taj Mahal: Agra, Indi

  

  This was built by the order of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as the “Jewel of Muslim art in india and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. Taj Mahal is also regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India.

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