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 (19th – 20th Centuries)

7 Wonders of Modern World (21st Century)

INTRODUCTION

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

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.

Colosseum

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.

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

(Yucatan,Mexico)

The Chichen Itza is located in Yucatan,Mexico.

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

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

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

Machu Picchu

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”.

Christ The Redeemer

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.

Petra

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.

Great Wall Of China

Great Wall Of China

(China)

o Great wall of China was built along China’s northern border over many centuries.

o It was to keep out involving Mongol tribes.

o Great wall was Constructed between 5th century – 16th century BC.

o It is the world’s largest human made structure.

o Great wall of China is stretching some 4000 miles.

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