7 WONDERS OF
THE WORLD
INTRODUCTION
Seven Wonders of the world refers to remarkable constructions made
by human or nature.
These wonders are listed by the popular guide books and sightseers.
7 is the thought to be a number for representation of perfection and
plenty.
7 wonders resembles ancient civilizations in that time.
New 7 wonders has defined from time to time:
7 wonders of Ancient World (484–305 BCE)
7 Wonders of Medieval World (19 th-20th Centuries)
7 Wonders of Modern World (21st Century)
WONDERS OF MODERN
WORLD
Wonders of The New World was announced in July 7 2007
1. Great Wall of China (China)
2. Petra (Jordan)
3. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
4. Machu Picchu (Peru)
5. Chichen Itza (Mexico)
6. Colosseum (Italy)
7. Taj Mahal (India)
7
This list of wonders were announced by “New Wonders
Foundation” in Switzerland.
TAJ MAHAL
7
(AGRA, INDIA)
Built by Mughal Emperor “Shah Jahan”
Memorial for his beloved late wife “Mumtaz”
It took 15 years to build this beautiful spectacular tomb.
Considered as a finest example of Mughal art and architecture.
Shah Jahan was arrested by one of his sons after the completion
of Taj Mahal.
It is said that he spent the rest of the days gazing at the Taj
Mahal from a window.
COLOSSEUM
6
(ITALY)
Constructions began under Emperor Vespasian
Kind of a sports stadium
Stadium can hold up to 50,000 spectators
Gory games involving gladiators, wild animals and prisoners
were held there in ancient time.
Famous design of the colosseum still resembles in modern
stadium.
CHICHEN ITZA
5
(MEXICO)
This is the most famous temple city of “Maya’s”
It was the political and religious center of Maya civilization
during 750 - 1200 AD.
This is the temple of “Kukulcan” where the city’s heart lies.
Rises to a height of 79 feet.
There are 91 steps in each of its four sides, one step for one day of
the year.
365th Day of the year represents the top platform.
MACHU PICCHU
4
(PERU)
It is a 15th Century mountain settlement in the Amazon region of
Peru.
Ruined city belongs to the Inca civilization.
It was flourished in the ankles region of South West America.
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains
in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley.
Its exact former use remains a mystery.
CHRIST THE REDEEMER
3
(BRAZIL)
It is in the Rio-De Janeiro, Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer is 130 Feet tall.
Second highest art décor statue in the world.
It is a symbol of christianity.
Statue has become an icon of Rio & Brazil.
It has made of re enforced concrete and soapstone.
PETRA
2
(JORDAN)
Perched on the age of the Arabian dessert
Petra was the capital of Nabataian kingdom
Petra is famous for many of its stone structures
such as a temple carved with classical facades into rose
colored rock.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
1
(CHINA)
Was built along China’s northern border over many centuries.
It was to keep out involving Mongol tribes.
Constructed between 5th century – 16th century BC
Great wall is the world’s largest human made structures.
It is stretching some 4000 miles.
CONCLUSION
• Now that you learned about the 7 wonders of the world,
don’t you think that these monuments are amazing?
• This 7 wonders of the world are the most popular tourist
spots in the world.
• Every year millions of tourists go to see them.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.google.com
Google Images.
Wikipedia.
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