7 wonders of the world: There are seven wonders in the whole world, we also know them as Seven Wonders. The story of these wonders is very strange which you will not be able to believe after listening and reading. These are historical in themselves and reflect the culture, they showcase the architectural art of that time, which was amazing. Today lakhs of people come to see them. In simple words, these seven wonders are excellent examples of ancient and modern architecture of human civilization.
Today we will tell you about these seven wonders, how they were built, why they were built, who got them done and what was their specialty that made them included in the seven wonders.
So many crore people voted
In the year 2000, the Swiss Foundation launched a campaign, the aim of which was to select seven such artefacts from around the world which were different or unique in themselves. In this campaign, a list was given of those seven wonders which were built in the second century BC and one of them was still there, which is the Pyramid of Giza. 100 million (10 crore) people voted for this campaign. This included internet and text messages. The final result of this entire campaign was released in the year 2007. All the places which were contenders in this list were left behind and these seven were included in this list.
wall of china
The Great Wall of China, which is known as the Great Wall of China, may be an understatement to call it great. This is one of the longest projects in the world. The length of this wall is 5,500 miles i.e. 8,850 kilometers. Although China continues to claim that it is 21,200 kilometers long. It was started in the 7th century and continued for about 2 millenniums. Power kept changing in China, but it kept being built. The purpose behind building this wall was to protect China’s northern borders from invasions, which included protecting China from Mongols and other nomadic tribes.
According to Britannica, it was not successful in achieving the purpose for which it was created. It has been mentioned in the article that this wall was mostly used for political propaganda. It is said that it can be seen from space, but this has not been proven yet.
chichen itza
Chichen Itza has been placed at number two. This is a Maya city in Mexico. It was developed by the Mayan tribe Itza. The city was a center of power until the 9th and 10th centuries. This city is famous all over the world for its grand pyramid. The most famous pyramid in this is known as El Castillo or The Castle. Its height is around 79 feet i.e. 24 meters. It has been constructed in such a way that even modern science is astonished by it. It is believed to be connected to the astronomy and time calculation of Maya civilization. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988.
petra
Petra is one of the most ancient cities in the world, this city is located in the country of Jordan. It is situated in a sort of remote belly, with large rocks carved into it. This city was quite famous at that time for its drainage system. Later an Arab tribe named Nabataeans developed it as their capital. In ancient times, this city was a major center of trade, especially for spice trade.
The Nabataean people built their houses, temples and tombs by carving the stones of this city, its special thing is that due to which it has been included in the seven wonders that the colors of these carved buildings change with the change of the sun. The color of these buildings changes from light pink to red and golden colors. In this city, water systems were developed in ancient times for gardening and farming. It is said that there was a devastating earthquake here in 363 and 551 CE, due to which this city was completely destroyed. This city was rediscovered in 1912.
Machu Picchu
The fourth name in this list is that of Machu Picchu. This historical site is located in Peru. This city was discovered by Hyrum Bingham in the year 1911. The city is situated at an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level and is famous for its unique architecture and engineering. It is said that it was a secret Inca citadel, which was used for rebellion against Spanish rule in the 16th century. Many theories keep emerging regarding this. Despite its relative isolation in the Andes Mountains, it contains cultivated terraced fields, plazas, residential areas, and temples.
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca emperor Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui in the mid-15th century. It was developed as a royal complex, where the emperor and his family could hold religious and political functions.
Christ the Redeemer
This is a world famous giant statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is known as Christ the Redeemer. The special thing about this statue is that it has been installed on the top of Corcovado mountain. You can see its view from the entire city of Rio de Janeiro. Its construction started shortly after the First World War. During that time, some people in Brazil felt that people were rapidly becoming atheists. To stop this, the idea of a statue came to his mind. It was built in the year 1922 under the leadership of French sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
Its construction started in the year 1922 and it was completed after 5 years. Its height is 98 feet i.e. around 30 meters. At the same time, the height of its base is around 26 feet or 8 meters. In this, the length of the hands of Jesus Christ is 92 feet i.e. 28 meters. It is a wonderful display of art in itself. Christ the Redeemer is decorated with special lights at night, making it look even more grand and can be seen even from a distance.
colosseum
The seventh wonder in this list is the Coliseum, it was constructed in the first century on the orders of Roman King Vespasian. The Colosseum was built for the purpose of entertaining the citizens of Rome and displaying the power and glory of the empire. It is also known as Flavian MP Theatre. The area of the amphitheater is approximately 6 acres, and it is approximately 189 meters long, 156 meters wide and 48 meters high.
Its specialty is that 50,000 people can sit here together and enjoy different events. It was designed for gladiator games, in which slaves, prisoners, or professional warriors fought each other or animals. Lion, tiger, elephant and bear were also used in this. According to Britannica, there is a dispute about this that Christians were martyred here by throwing them in front of lions, although there is no confirmation of this. It is estimated that many people died here. The building of the Colosseum is a unique symbol of Roman architecture. 80 entrances were made in it, through which thousands of people could come in and out within a few minutes.
Taj Mahal
The last name in this list comes from India’s Taj Mahal. This in itself is an example of a wonderful, incredible and excellent craftsmanship, for this it is included in the seven wonders of the world. It is also considered a sign of love, which millions of people from all over the world come to see every year. It was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is made of white marble and is famous throughout the world for its exquisite carvings, architecture and beauty. It took 22 years and 20,000 workers to build it. Its construction work started in 1632.
The specialty of Taj Mahal is that it appears in different colors at different times of the day. In sunlight it appears pink or golden in color, while on a moonlit night it appears bright white. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO, making it one of the most beautiful and best-preserved monuments in the world.
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