New Seven Wonders of the World

People from all over the world come to see these new seven wonders of the world: Philo of Byzantium, a Greek engineer, compiled a list of the seven wonders of the world in 225 BC. These were known as the ‘themata’ and were a list of the greatest buildings of classical antiquity and the finest architecture. These include the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus (Olympia, Greece), the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt. The list received praise for its uniqueness and architecture.

A new millennium project was launched in 2000, known as the New 7 Wonders. It was a global democratic exercise asking people to choose the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’. It was a worldwide initiative where people could choose the new man-made wonders of the world, which could be seen as the true successors of the ancient seven wonders! The Great Wall of China, Christ the Redeemer, Brazil; Colosseum, Italy; Petra, Jordan; Machu Picchu, Peru; Taj Mahal, India; and Chechens Itza, Mexico were selected as the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’.

The Great Wall of China

The famous wall of China has been included in the new seven wonders. The Great Wall of China, one of the most famous places in China and a major tourist attraction, was built around 2,700 years ago. With a total length of 13,170 miles and spanning 15 sections, the Great Wall of China is the longest feat of human engineering. It was built in the 3rd century BC by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to keep out invaders. Although it never effectively stopped them, today it has become a unique Chinese heritage site and a symbol of China and is visited by more than 50 million tourists each year.

Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

The idol of Christ the Redeemer welcomes you with open hands in Christ the Reedimer or ‘Christ Radento’ in the local Portuguese. Paul Landowski was built and was produced by Haitter Da Silva Costa Brazilian engineer Albert Caikot. This idol is made of concrete and soopstone and 6 million is covered with stone tiles, this beautiful idol is a victim of bad weather today, it is still in the top of the people.

The Taj Mahal, India

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, which is considered a symbol of love all over the world. It is an example of architecture known for its beauty. The Taj Mahal has also been included in the New Seven Wonders. It took almost 20 years to build the Taj Mahal. About 22,000 labourers worked to build the Taj Mahal. Ivory-white marble and semi-precious stones have been used in it. This mausoleum is one of the most famous structures in the world and is a stunning symbol of India’s rich history which people from all over the world come to see.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel nestled in the rocky countryside of Cusco, Peru. It was known only to the peasants who lived there until American archaeologist Hiram Bingham noticed it in 1911. Machu Picchu is built at the peak of the Inca Empire. The site stretches over 5 miles and includes about 150 buildings, ranging from bathhouses and homes to temples. Most of the city here was destroyed during the Spanish conquest. Machu Picchu is considered one of the best-preserved Inca cities in Peru.

Petra, Jordan

An oasis in the middle of the desert, Petra is one of the seven new wonders of the world and Jordan’s most valuable treasure. Petra was founded around 312 BC as the capital of the Nabataean kingdom. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage in 1985 and is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems. Petra is also known as the ‘Rose City’ due to the reddish-pink colour of the rocks that appear at sunrise and sunset! Petra is famous for the 800 individual monuments located there, which include buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways and pillared streets.

The Colosseum, Rome

The Colosseum, located in the centre of the city of Rome in Italy, is the largest amphitheatre ever built and is also included in the New Seven Wonders of the World. The construction of the Colosseum began around 72 BC during the reign of the Flavian emperors and was completed in 80 BC. The amphitheatre was also built so that people could enjoy gladiator bouts as well as entertainment. It had a seating arrangement for more than 50,000 spectators and had about 80 entrances out of which 76 were entrance arches and 4 special gates were grand entrances. The Colosseum has been destroyed over time, but it is still a popular tourist destination and an iconic symbol of Rome!

Chichen Itza, Mexico

Chichen Itza, one of the great Mayan centers, was founded in the 6th century AD by the Mayan people of the Yucatan Peninsula and is also included in the seven new wonders of the world. One of the most popular sites in Mexico, Chichen Itza is a monument rich in monumental architecture and sculpture. Chichen Itza was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

The seven ancient wonders of the world have been destroyed over time and only one of them is still present among us. Which we all know as the Pyramids of Giza, which still stands strong today, but the new seven wonders of the world are still present with us, so that we can see, experience and enjoy the greatest architectural achievements created by mankind. With time, these buildings have also become old and weak. If you are fond of architecture and like to see the best places in the world, then you must see these.

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