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New 7 Wonders
07.07.07
The New 7 Wonders of the World have been announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.
The Gr eat W all of Ch in a- C hin a (2 20 B.C and 1 368 - 1644 A.D.)
The Great Wall of China was built to better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China.
It is disputed that it is the only thing visible from space.
In short, the Great Wall of China, is incredible proof of Perseverance & Persistence!
Petr a - Jor da n (9 B.C. - 40 A .D .)
Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV
Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
In short Petra is a great symbol of Engineering & Protection!
Chr is t Redeemer Ri ( 19 31)
o de Ja nei ro- Brazil
This statue of Jesus is 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It tooks five years to construct.
Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski,
It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
In short Christ Redeemer stands for Welcoming & Openness!
Machu P icchu-P eru (1 460-1 470)
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain").
After the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
In short - Machu Picchu is a symbol of Community & Dedication!
The P yramid at C hi ch én Itzá - M exico (before 800 A.D.)
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city. The city with Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today.
The pyramid was the last, and the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
In short, symbolizes Knowledge!
Chichén Worship
Itzá, &
The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D .)
- Rome , Italy
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire.
Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.
In short, the Colosseum, is a symbol of Joy & Suffering!
The T aj Ma hal -A gra, I ndia (1 630 A .D .)
This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window. In short - the Taj Mahal, is the greatest symbol of Love & Passion!
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
After careful consideration the New7Wonders Foundation designates the Pyramids of Giza [The only remaining of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World] as an Honorary New7Wonders Candidate.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a widely-known list of seven remarkable manmade constructions The Ancient 7 Wonders of the World, chosen by Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C.
Great Pyramid of Giza - Egypt 2650-2500 BC
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza
It is believed to have been built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu
It is constructed over a 20 year period
The Great Pyramid is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon- Iraq 600 BC
King Nebuchadnezzar II created the gardens as a sign of love for his wife homesick Amyitis,
Statue of Zeus at Olympia- Greeks 435 BC
Occupied the whole width of the aisle of the temple that was built to house it, and was 40 feet (12 meters) tall. Fire, is the cause of destruction
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus- Greeks 550 BC
Dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, it took 120 years to build.
Herostratus burned it down in an attempt to achieve lasting fame.
Colossus of Rhodes-Hellenistic Greece 292-280 BC
The Colossus of Rhodes was a huge statue of the Greek god Helios. Roughly the same size as today's Statue of Liberty in New York. Earthquake, is the cause of destruction
Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus- Persians, Greeks 351 BC
Stood approximately 45 meters (135 feet) tall with each of the four sides adorned with sculptural reliefs. Origin of the word mausoleum. By AD 1494 Earthquake was the cause of destruction
Lighthouse of Alexandria- Egypt 3rd century BC
was a tall tower built in the 3rd century BC (between 285 and 247 BC) on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt to serve as that port's landmark, and later, its lighthouse. With a height variously estimated at between 115 and 150 meters (383 - 450 ft) it was among the tallest manmade structures on Earth for many centuries Earthquake was the cause of destruction
07.07.07
The New 7 Wonders of the World have been announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.
The Gr eat W all of Ch in a- C hin a (2 20 B.C and 1 368 - 1644 A.D.)
The Great Wall of China was built to better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China.
It is disputed that it is the only thing visible from space.
In short, the Great Wall of China, is incredible proof of Perseverance & Persistence!
Petr a - Jor da n (9 B.C. - 40 A .D .)
Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV
Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
In short Petra is a great symbol of Engineering & Protection!
Chr is t Redeemer Ri ( 19 31)
o de Ja nei ro- Brazil
This statue of Jesus is 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It tooks five years to construct.
Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski,
It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
In short Christ Redeemer stands for Welcoming & Openness!
Machu P icchu-P eru (1 460-1 470)
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain").
After the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
In short - Machu Picchu is a symbol of Community & Dedication!
The P yramid at C hi ch én Itzá - M exico (before 800 A.D.)
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city. The city with Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today.
The pyramid was the last, and the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
In short, symbolizes Knowledge!
Chichén Worship
Itzá, &
The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D .)
- Rome , Italy
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire.
Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.
In short, the Colosseum, is a symbol of Joy & Suffering!
The T aj Ma hal -A gra, I ndia (1 630 A .D .)
This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window. In short - the Taj Mahal, is the greatest symbol of Love & Passion!
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
After careful consideration the New7Wonders Foundation designates the Pyramids of Giza [The only remaining of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World] as an Honorary New7Wonders Candidate.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a widely-known list of seven remarkable manmade constructions The Ancient 7 Wonders of the World, chosen by Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C.
Great Pyramid of Giza - Egypt 2650-2500 BC
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza
It is believed to have been built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu
It is constructed over a 20 year period
The Great Pyramid is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon- Iraq 600 BC
King Nebuchadnezzar II created the gardens as a sign of love for his wife homesick Amyitis,
Statue of Zeus at Olympia- Greeks 435 BC
Occupied the whole width of the aisle of the temple that was built to house it, and was 40 feet (12 meters) tall. Fire, is the cause of destruction
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus- Greeks 550 BC
Dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, it took 120 years to build.
Herostratus burned it down in an attempt to achieve lasting fame.
Colossus of Rhodes-Hellenistic Greece 292-280 BC
The Colossus of Rhodes was a huge statue of the Greek god Helios. Roughly the same size as today's Statue of Liberty in New York. Earthquake, is the cause of destruction
Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus- Persians, Greeks 351 BC
Stood approximately 45 meters (135 feet) tall with each of the four sides adorned with sculptural reliefs. Origin of the word mausoleum. By AD 1494 Earthquake was the cause of destruction
Lighthouse of Alexandria- Egypt 3rd century BC
was a tall tower built in the 3rd century BC (between 285 and 247 BC) on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt to serve as that port's landmark, and later, its lighthouse. With a height variously estimated at between 115 and 150 meters (383 - 450 ft) it was among the tallest manmade structures on Earth for many centuries Earthquake was the cause of destruction
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