7 new wonders of the world!
Last July 7, 2007, the 7 new wonders of the world was finally unveiled. Here are 7 new wonders that have been elected to represent global heritage throughout history:
1.The Pyramid at Chichen Itza(before 800 A.D.) is the most famous Mayan temple city located in Mexico. Its various structures- the pyramid of kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners. Chichen Itza symbolizes worship and knowledge.
2.The Great Wall of China(220 B.C. and 1368-1644 A.D.) was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol Tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction. The Great Wall of China is an incredible proof of Perseverance and Persistence.
3. The Christ Redeemer (1937) is a statue of Jesus that stands 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the world's best-known monuments. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms. The Christ Redeemer stands for welcoming and openness!
4. Machu Picchu (1460-1470) -the city in the clouds was built by
the Incan Emperor Pachacutec. This settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Machu Picchu symbolizes community and dedication!
5. The Roman Colosseum (70-82 A.D.) is an amphitheater in the centre of Rome, Italy. It was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Its design and concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still bears the imprint of the Colosseum's original design. The Colosseum symbolizes joy and suffering!
6. Petra (9 B.C.-40 A.D.) is located on the edge of the Arabian Desert in Jordan. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture. Petra symbolizes engineering and protection.
7. The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) is located in Agra, India. The mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The Taj Mahal symbolizes love and passion!
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