7 wonders of the world

7 Wonders of the world refers to remarkable constructions made by human or nature.

2. Seven wonders of the world refers to remarkable
constructions made by human or nature.

These wonders are listed by the popular guide
books and sight seers.

7 is thought to be a number for representation of
perfection and plenty.

7 wonders resembles ancient civilizations in that
time.

New 7 wonders has defined from time to time:
7 Wonders of Ancient World (484 – 305CE)

7 Wonders of Medieval World (19
th
– 20
th
Centuries)

7 Wonders of Modern World (21
st
Century)
INTRODUCTION

3. WONDERS OF MODERN WORLD
Wonders of the Modern World was announced in July 7 2007
1)Great Wall of China (China)

2)Petra (Jordan)

3)Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)

4)Machu Picchu (Peru)

5)Chichen Itza (Mexico)

6)Colosseum (Italy)

7)Taj Mahal (India)
This list of wonders were announced by “New 7 Wonders Foundation”
in Switzerland

5. Taj Mahal
(Agra,India)
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra,India.

It was built in 1632-1653.

It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahanin memory of
his third wife,Mumtaz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “The jewel of
Muslim art” in India.

6. Colosseum

7. Colosseum
(Rome,Italy)
The Colosseum is located in Rome,Italy.

It was built in 70 – 80AD.

The Colosseum was built by Vespasian and Titus.

It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre.

The Colosseum is in the center of Rome.

8. Chichen Itza

9. Chichen Itza
(Yucatan,Mexico)
The Chichen Itza is located in Yucatan,Mexico.

It was built by Maya people in between the 9
th
and 12
th

centuries.

It is also known as “El Castillo”(Spanish for castle)

 Chichen Itza means At the mouth of the well of the Itza.

10. Machu Picchu

11. Machu Picchu
(Peru)
The Machu Picchu is located in Peru.

It was built in about 1400.

In January 2010, Machu Picchu flooded which
trapped more than 2,000 local people and more than
2,000 tourists.Machu Picchu was closed
temporarily,but it reopened on 1 April 2010.

It is sometimes called “The City Of The Incas”.

12. Christ The Redeemer

13. Christ The Redeemer
(Rio De Janeiro,Brazil)
•Christ the Redeemer statue is closet to Rio De
Janeiro,Brazil.

•It was constricted between 1922 and 1931.

•Christ the Redeemer was made from 60,000 pieces of
stone.

•About 100 people contributed to make it.

14. Petra

15. Petra
(Ma’an Governorate,Jordan)
The Petra is located in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan.

It was made in 1200Bc.

It lies on the slope of Mount Hor.

It remained unknown to the western world until 1812.

16. Great Wall Of China

17. Great Wall Of China
(China)
oGreat wall of China was built along China’s northern border over
many centuries.

oIt was to keep out involving Mongol tribes.

oGreat wall was Constructed between 5
th
century – 16
th
century BC.

oIt is the world’s largest human made structure.

oGreat wall of China is stretching some 4000 miles.

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