The New Seven Wonders of the World
As I pen this article, everyone is intrigued by the story of an Egyptian man visiting the seven wonders of the world in less than a week.
These seven wonders have it all when it comes to history, culture, and events depicting their existence. Do you want to visit any of them?
How about knowing these places well before you pack your bags? Here is a brief account of the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, and other wonders that have made it to the new list.
The New Seven Wonders of the World:
The new seven wonders of the world were announced on 7th July 2007. So, it was a perfect 07.07.07. The decision was made based on 100 million votes cast worldwide.
Ben Kingsley, Hilary Swank, and Bipasha Basu were the hosts of this ceremony. Amidst much anticipation, the announcement of the names brought joy to everyone.
Let’s know the wonders!
1. The Great Wall of China
The Great China Wall is made up of a series of fortifications that come from the tamped earth, brick, wood, stone, and other materials built on the west-to-east line across the China border. It was built to protect the empires and states against invasions and raids of diverse nomadic groups in the Eurasian Steppe.
Some walls underwent construction in the seventh century BC. These walls later joined and became stronger and bigger, and they are among the 7 wonders of the modern world.
Qin Shi Huang, the Chinese emperor, built the most famous wall. Since then, this wall has been undergoing enhancement, maintenance, and rebuilding, the majority of the wall being from the Ming Dynasty.
The other purposes of this wall are border control, which allows for the imposition of duties on transported goods on the Silk Road, encouraging trade, and controlling emigration and immigration.
Defensive characteristics of this wonder include the construction of troop barracks, watchtowers, signaling abilities via smoke or fire, garrison stations, and the fact that this wall is a transportation corridor.
This wall stretches from Lop Lake in the west to Dandong in the east, along with the arc that delineates the south edge of Mongolia.
The Ming wall measures approximately 8,850KM. It has 2,232km of natural barriers like rivers and hills, 359 km of trenches, and 6,259km sections of the wall. In total, this wall is approximately 21,196km.
2. Christ the Redeemer statue
This statue in Brazil is among the new Seven Wonders of the World. It looks over citizens from the Corcovado Mountains.
It has been in an awe-inspiring state of blessings since the year 1931. Heitor Silva designed the statue with one hundred and thirty reinforced soapstone and concrete. It took approximately two hundred and fifty thousand dollars to construct the statue. The entire expense came from donations.
3. Machu Picchu
In Machu Picchu, a pile of sparkling granite is hazardously perched between towering Andean peaks.
It is an archeological center for the Incan Cusco capital. Built on the peaks of the Incan Empire in the middle of the 1400s, this citadel mountain was later abandoned by the Incas.
This site remained mysterious except to the locals until 1911, when archeologist Hiram Bingham rediscovered it. You can only reach this site by foot, helicopter, or train; the majority of the visitors use the train from Cusco to get there.
4. Chichen Itza
The adaptability and genius of the Mayan culture are vivid in the splendid ruins of Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
This city was powerful because it was a trading center for slaves, honey, cloth, and salt. It became successful between 800 and 1200 and was the economic and political hub for the Mayan Civilization.
It is among the most familiar ruins of El Caracol, which is a sophisticated astronomical observatory.
5. The roman colosseum
Constructed between AD 70 and AD 80, this icon, the Roman Colosseum, was in use for almost five hundred years.
This elliptical structure could accommodate fifty thousand spectators gathering to watch gladiatorial events and other public spectacles, such as executions, animal hunts, and battle reenactments.
Stone robbers and earthquakes have since left this Colosseum in a ruined state, but portions of this structure are still open to tourists. The design has influenced the building of modest amphitheaters over two thousand years later.
6. Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, a mausoleum, was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
It underwent construction between the years 1632 and 1648. It is one of the most perfect specimens depicting Muslim art in India.
The white marble structure represents architectural styles like Turkish, Islamic, Persian, and Indian. This building also includes gardens of sunken flowerbeds, raised pathways, and linear reflecting pools.
A visit to the Taj Mahal in full moonlight is the most romantic experience for loving hearts.
7. Petra
This site became one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1985.
It was the capital of the Nabatean Empire for King Aretas IV and was at its peak from 9BC to 40 AD.
Members of this civilization were early experts when it came to constructing water chambers, intricate tunnels, and manipulating water technology. These technologies were helpful in the creation of the pseudo-oasis.
El-Deir monastery and the 4,000-seat amphitheater are the most iconic stone structures here.
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plays a unique and special role as the bridge between diverse cultures and regions.
Just like the ancient city, residents of this area have a peaceful culture. They take part in international dialogue and commerce.
This magical rose-red city has no comparison in the whole world. It is a testimony to the spirit of the humans etched in shale and sandstone.
Conclusion
The campaign for looking for the top new Seven Wonders of the World was long and there are so many places that came on the list. There are very many places where archeologists rediscovered and exposed to the world after the residents of the areas had left or even abandoned. These places have so much culture and history to experience while you are on the go. Make an effort to get to these places and experience it all.
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