7 Wonders of the World
Name and explain the significance of the 7 Wonders of the World.
7 Wonders of the World
Back in 2000, there was a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the world. There are a total of seven wonders in the world. The number seven was chosen because the Greeks used to believe that it represented perfection and plenty. The list has been modified over time. After 2001 Swiss corporation started an initiative, “New7Wonders Foundation”, which will choose the New 7 Wonders of the World. & wonders are selected through online voting between a section of 200 existing monuments. The recent 7 wonders of the world are:
1. Great Wall of China- It was constructed in the 7th century BC. It is located in China. It is one of the world’s largest buildings. It is approximately 13.170 kilometers long, that is 21200 km.
2. Petra – It was founded in 100 BC. It is located in Jordan. It is sandstone mountains and cliffs.
3. Christ the Redeemer – It was constructed on 12 October 1931. It is located in Brazil. It’s a colossal statue of Jesus that stands atop Moth Coronado in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Machu Picchu – It was constructed in AD 1450. It is located in Peru. It was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. It was home to the “ Virgins os the sun”.
5. Chichen Itza – It was constructed in AD 1450. It is located in Italy. It is the most notable Stepped pyramid, El Castillo.
6. Taj Mahal – It was constructed in AD 1648. It is located in India. It was built by Shah Jahan to honor his wife.
7. Great Pyramid of Giza – It was constructed in BC 2560. It is located in Egypt.
– Written By Nehal Rathi
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