7 wonders of the world: know its history, location and all

In 2000 a Swiss foundation undertook a movement to specify the New Seven Wonders of the World. The original Seven Wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century BC. Meanwhile, people around the world agreed, as more than 100 million votes were cast on the Internet or by text messaging. The final results were declared openly in 2007. Today we are presenting you the new list of seven wonders of the World. Have a read

Great Wall of China

Well, it is one of the world’s largest building-construction projects in the world. The Great Wall of China is widely believed to be about 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long; a disputed Chinese study, however, claims the length is 13,170 miles (21,200 km).

Chichén Itzá

The Castillo is a Toltec-style pyramid that rises 79 feet (24 meters) above the plaza at Chichen Itza in Yucatan state, Mexico. The pyramid was built after invaders conquered the ancient Maya city in the tenth century.

Petra

It is located in a remote valley, curled up among sandstone mountains and cliffs. It was purported to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. Later the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, made it their capital, and during this time it flourished, evolving into a significant trade center, especially for spices.

Machu Picchu

This site is near Cuzco, Peru. It was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, who thought it was Vilcabamba, a secret Incan stronghold used during the 16th-century rebellion against Spanish rule. The claim was later disproved, and the purpose of Machu Picchu has complicated scholars.

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus, that stands atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Its origins date to just after World War I, when some Brazilians feared a “tide of godlessness.” They proposed a statue, which was ultimately designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, Carlos Oswald, and Paul Landowski. Construction began in 1926 and was completed five years later.

Colosseum

It was built in the first century by order of the Emperor Vespasian. A feat of engineering, the arena measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters) and stars a complex system of vaults. It was capable of holding 50,000 spectators, who watched a variety of events.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is regarded as one of the world’s most iconic monuments. It is also the finest example of Mughal architecture. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to honor his wife Mumtāz Maḥal who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child. It took about 22 years and 20,000 workers to construct the complex, which includes an immense garden with a reflecting pool.