The World's Seven New Wonders

The world is filled with stunning and fascinating structures human-made. Some are natural. Man-made designs or creations are churches, tombs and temples, monuments, buildings, mosques, and cities as well. They all have stood the test of through the ages and still amaze people by their splendor. There are a lot of structures throughout the world but only seven are chosen that are considered to be the most impressive. These seven wonders are because they have distinctive architecture, creativity, and skill. The seven new wonders of the world include The Great Wall of China, The Petra, The Colosseum, The Chichen Itza, The Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer.

Seven Wonders of the World

An initiative was initiated around 2000 was initiated in 2000 by the Swiss Foundation to choose the Seven New Wonders of the globe from a group of 200 monuments. Of the 200 existing monuments or sites Seven were selected, which include the Giza pyramid The Great Wall of China, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer. It is believed that the Great Pyramid of Giza was only considered to be an honorary or grand monument however it was not one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

1. The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall was one of the largest constructions of any kind ever. The word "Wall" is used to describe it because the structure is two walls of long lengths. It is also known as the Great Wall refers to the collective name used to describe the set of ramparts constructed covering the boundaries of the country or state. Additionally, there are watchtowers as well as barracks that are built on the wall. The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to defend China's Chinese states and also to identify the Chinese empires as well. It was also built to deter attacks and invasions by foreigners. Many walls were built in the early & third century BC however, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) constructed the most famous parts that comprise the Great China Wall. The study revealed that the wall's continuous length comprising all its branches is 21,196 kilometers. In 1987, the wall was officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is visited by thousands of people each year. Many scholars argued regarding the Great Wall that the reason for building walls to protect the population is not the main reason, but rather," Political Propaganda."

2. The Petra

Petra is an archeological, Geographical, and historical city in the southern region of Jordan and is situated within a deserted valley between sandstone mountain ranges and cliffs. The city was founded in the early days. Petra is famous by its inhabitants as Raqmu.

The Nabataeans were one of the Arab groups that made Petra their capital. When they were Arab tribes Petra thrived. It also became a major and significant trading center, mostly for spices. The Nabataean's slim dwellings as well as tombs, temples, and shrines within the sandstone changed color in response to the changing sun. Arab tribes developed an irrigation system that allowed for agriculture and lush gardens. Because of the color of the stone on which it is cut, Petra is also known as "Rose City." Its water conduit system and the rock-cut architecture continue to draw a large amount of visitors from all over the world. Petra has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Since 1985. It is believed that the area around Petra was first inhabited around 7000 BC and the 1.2 kilometers long canyon known as Siq is the main access point for the city. It is directly connected to Khazneh. Petra was found in the hands of Johan Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812 but until that time it was undiscovered to the outside world.

3. The Colosseum

The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy. It was also referred to by the name of Flavian Amphitheater. It's an amphitheater with a shape of oval. It was constructed in the early century under the order of Vespasian who was Emperor at the time. The construction began in AD 72 under Vespasian and was completed after his son Titus at the time of AC 80. The construction was made of cement and sand. This was an engineering feat that measured 189 x 156 meters (620 and 513 feet). It also has a complicated arrangement of vaults. It is the world's biggest amphitheatre with the capacity to hold 80,000 spectators watching a variety of shows. In the past, it served as a venue for public shows and gladiatorial games like mock animal hunts, sea battles, and executions, as well as famous battle reenactments and mythological plays. It is the Colosseum is the famous emblem that is the symbol of Imperial Rome. It is now extremely famous and is a magnet for people all over the world.

4. The Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is an archaeological site that is located on the Yucatan Peninsula which is located situated in the Yucatan state of Mexico. It is a Mayan city, constructed by the Mayan people and is thought to be one of the cities of the great ones. This was a pre-Columbian city. The city was flourishing in the 9th and 10th century CE, under the Mayan tribe Itza who was heavily inspired by Toltecs ( several important temples and monuments were constructed). It has several important structures such as The EI Caracol (observatory of Chichen Itza) temples for warriors Grand Ballcourt, the Venus platform, and many more. Of all of them, the most famous is the Stepped Pyramid El Castillo which rises 24 m(79 feet) over its main square. It's a testimony to the Mayan capabilities in astronomy, which is the reason it has 365 steps, which is how many days of the solar calendar. In the autumn and spring equinoxes, the sun's setting casts shadows over the pyramid that appear to be snakes slithering along the north stairway. At the base of the pyramid is an ancient stone snakehead. Chichen Itza is one of the most frequented archeological places in Mexico by tourists from all over the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 1988.

5. The Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is located in Cuzco which is Cuzco, Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru at a height of 7,970 feet on a mountain ridge. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel. it is the most recognizable image of the Inca civilization. The majority of archaeologists worldwide believe Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Emperor of Inca Pachacuti around the year 1450, and was left a century later during the period of the Spanish defeat. However, the Spanish did not know about the existence of Machu Picchu and it started to receive worldwide attention when in 1911, American scholar Hiram Bingham deciphered Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was constructed using high-quality dry-stone walling. It is among the few pre-Columbian structures that have been discovered unharmed. While not being impacted by its relative solitude at its high in the Andes Mountains, it characterizes agricultural terraces, residential zones as well as plazas, temples, and temples. Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and designated as a Peruvian Historic Sanctuary in 1981.

6. The Taj Mahal

It is the Taj Mahal is known all over the world for its stunning, historical design and the story of love that led to its genesis. The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most famous landmarks. The Taj Mahal is located in the Indian city of Agra. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 as an expression of his affection for his deceased spouse Mumtaz Mahal. It is among the most beautiful examples of Mughal architecture. The construction of the Taj Mahal took time about 22 years and 20,000 people to build the structure, which also features an extensive garden that has an edifice with a reflecting pool. Apart from the tomb of Housing Mumtaz it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The Mausoleum was constructed with white marble as well as precious stones and ivory. The grand central dome is enclosed by smaller domes. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It was regarded as the world's most well-loved tourist attraction. It is estimated to attract 7 to 8 billion visitors annually.

7. Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer stands atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a massive sculpture of Jesus. It is a famous piece of art in Brazil. The statue is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ. It was designed in the hands of Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and was designed by French sculpturer Paul Landowski in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot. The face was designed by a Romanian artist and is situated at the top of the 700-meter Corcovado mountain within Tijuca Forest National Park, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro and its mass is estimated to be 635 tonnes. The building began in 1922 and was finished in the year 1931. The origins of the monument date back to the time of World War I when the" tide of godlessness" was the main concern of some Brazilians. The monument is thirty metres (98 feet) tall (not including its base which is around eight meters(26 feet)high) as well its arms outstretched span is at 28 m (26 feet). Christ the Redeemer stands as by far the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. It is constructed of reinforced concrete, and it is covered with around 6 million squares. In the aftermath of lightning strikes the statue was stuck, and in 2014 Jesus's right thumb was smashed during the storm.