SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
1.CHRIST THE REDEEMER.
The massive statue of Christ the Redeemer is a matter of national pride for all Brazilians as
Brazil is a religiously diverse country. In Portuguese, it is known as Cristo Redentor. This 38
meters’ tall statue is made of reinforced concrete that ensures that it remains strong and
durable.
CHARACTERISTICS
The initial design for statue was given by a Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
The entire stature weighs more than 1,400 tons.
It is the 3rd tallest statue of Jesus in the world and the largest Art Deco statue in
the world.
This chapel can accommodate more than 150 people.
In July 2007, Christ the Redeemer became one of the seven new wonders of the
world.
2. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.
The Great Wall of China is a wall that covers much of the northern border of China. The
length of the Great Wall built by the Ming Dynasty is around 5,500 miles long. If you take
the length of all the portions of the wall built by every Chinese Dynasty, plus various
branches, the total comes to 13,171 miles long! No wonder they call it the Great Wall.
CHARACTERISTICS:
There are over 7,000 lookout towers that are part of the Great Wall.
It is the longest man made structure in the world.
Smoke signals were used to indicate an attack. The more enemies that were
attacking, the more smoke signals they would make.
It was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
3.MACHU PICCHU
Machu Picchu was built starting 1450–1460. Construction appears to date from two great
Inca rulers, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438–1471) and Túpac Inca Yupanqui (1472–1493).
There is a consensus among archaeologists that Pachacutec ordered the construction of
the royal estate for himself, most likely after a successful military campaign. Though
Machu Picchu is considered to be a "royal" estate, surprisingly, it would not have been
passed down in the line of succession. Rather it was used for 80 years before being
abandoned, seemingly because of the Spanish Conquests in other parts of the Inca
Empire. It is possible that most of its inhabitants died from smallpox introduced by
travelers before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Machu Picchu is an ancient village built in the mid-fifteen century
It was used as a religious shrine
It is located 2430 meters above sea level in Perú
4.TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal is a most attractive and popular scenery look historical place. It is located in the
Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is situated in very large area at very beautiful place having river on
back side. It looks like natural scenery. It looks like a heaven on the earth. It is built using
white marble. It attracts people’s mind from all over the world to see every year like a
love at first sight. Taj Mahal is the symbol of the eternal love of the Shah Jahan who had
built this in the memory of her wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is counted as one of the
Seven Wonders of this World. It is the burial place (mausoleum) of the great Empress
Mumtaz Mahal.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The construction of the taj mahal began in 1632 and was not completed until 1653,
21 year later
It is known as Crown of palaces and was built by emperor Shah Jaham in the
memory of his wife Mumtas Mahal
The Taj Mahal is made of white marble.
5.ROMAN COLISEUM
Located just east of the Roman Forum, the Roman Colosseum is considered one of the
fascinating wonders of the ancient world. It was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by
Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people.
CHARACTERISTICS:
• The colosseum is an amphitheater of the roman empire period, built in the first
century.
• It is located in the center of the city of Rome, Italy.
• Inside the coliseum today capable of seating 50,000 spectators.
• It was built on a former lake.
6.Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. It was a Mayan city on the
Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The name has been derived from the Mayan language which
means ‘at the mouth of the well of the Itza.’ The most famous attraction on the site is a
step pyramid and a temple on the top of it.
In 1988, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Approximately 1.2 million
people visit the site every year. This Mayan City is believed to be established in the early
400s A.D. It was one of the largest cities in the Mayan World.
CHARACTERISTICS:
• It is a Mayan city founded around 525 A.D as one of the most important pilitical
centers of the time.
• The site exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, reminiscent of styles seen in
central Mexico and of the puuc and chenes styles of the northern mayas lowlands.
• During the Mayan Civilization, Chichen Itza was used as an observatory to
reflect astronomical events.
7.City of Petra
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best-known
tourist attraction. Located approximately three hours south of Amman, Petra is the legacy
of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than
2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious
complex of dams and water channels.
CHARACTERISTICS:
• It is a city built, carved and shaped in Stone
• It was a religious sanctuary, political and cultural.
• It´s located in jordan, 200 km south of its capital, Amman.
