Seven Wonders of World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a widely-known list of seven remarkable constructions of ancient times. The earliest known version of the list was assembled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon; it appears to be based on the guide-books popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim.
We all know the difficulties of old days to travel around places. People had quite tough times in travel and collecting data like these. Imaging traveling by walk or on camels or horses for 100s of miles without a proper place to rest. Of course our generation is blessed to have a large number of hotels and lodges wherever we go. We have aero places, trains, buses, cars, bikes and what not.
The task of compiling the seven wonders of the world for people would have been really a tough one. There were so many marvels to choose from. The task of compiling the list of seven wonders of the world was originally started by around 5th century BC.
The seven wonders of the world are the imaginations of travelers and the interest of the same historians. Built at various times, different places, the seven wonders of the world are the materialization of a dream, some great skills and a lot of work, each being a leader is working. Several monuments were built to their own boss, and this in ras-end magnificient with the result for a new list of seven wonders of the world, but the seven ancient wonders of the world continue to enchant the world. Enjoy a short account of each:
Statue of Christ the Redeemer | Taj Mahal | Petra in Jordan |
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The Colosseum | Machu Picchu | Great Wall of China |
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Mayan Ruins | ||
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The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)was built by the Pharaoh Khufu around 2560BC. It is 136m high with each side measuring 229m. Each side is led with the cardinal points of the compass, C. - With-d. north, south and west are. The inclined angle of the East Coast of 51 degrees 51 minutes. The pyramids of Giza are the only wonders of the survival of the ancient world.
The statue of Zeus was magnificient built around 440BC. The base of the statue was 6.5m wide and 1m high. The size of the statue was 13m and the statue has been plated with gold and ivory.
The hanging gardens of Babylon are in the terrace gardens built by Nebuchadnezzar for his queen Amuhia around 600BC. It was thought that each terrace is 100m high and a water tank was also placed to high level for watering plants.
The Colossus of Rhodes Colossus of construction took 12 years and was finished in 282 BC. This statue of Sun God (photo) was made of bronze and was reinforced with iron. The massive statue was lifted to a height of 32m and was held not to mention that the port of Mandrakion. For years, the statue was held with the harbor entrance, until a b earthquake hit Rhodes about 226 BC. The city was severely damaged, and the Colossus was broken at its weakest point - the knee. In AD 654, Arabs invaded Rhodes. They disassembled the remains of the colossus and have broken off.
The Taj Mahal mausoleum of white marble was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal by Mughal, Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. Twenty thousand men worked on its construction. Construction began in 1631 and it took 22 years with the performance. It is a symbol of eternal love. It is worth a visit, especially a night of full moon. This is properly the eighth wonder of the world.
