The Seven Wonders of the World
In July 7 of 2007, which is 7/7/7 if you look in the calendar, the modern seven wonders of the world have been voted upon by the world. These modern seven wonders are now The Taj Mahal of India, Christ Redeemer of Brazil, Chichn Itz in Mexico, The Roman Colosseum in Italy, Great Wall of China, Petra of Jordan and Machu Picchu in Peru. The following is some information of on these Seven Wonders of the World.
The Taj Mahal of India is a gigantic mausoleum built under the command of Emperor Shah Jahan. This site is located in India and was built as a dedication to his wife. It’s made of marble and surrounded by gardens and a great reflecting pond. The site sees millions of people a year and is one of the most recognized sites in the world.
The Christ Redeemer of Brazil is a big statue of Christ, Jesus that stands 40 meters tall. It is situated at the top of Corcavado Mountain range and overlooking the Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the best-known monuments of Jesus around the world. The sculptor of this great piece of work is Paul Landowski and the designer is a Brazilian named Heitor da Silva Costa. The statue also reflects the hospitable nature of the Brazilians, which are the open hands of Jesus ready to receive anyone.
The Great Wall of China is one of the biggest structures that are visible even to an astronaut in outer space. It was built by the early people of China as a protection against the marauding Mongols. The wall took years to build and cost the lives of many, many people. It’s so big you can see it from space! Up until today, most part of the wall is still intact and serves a tourist attraction. The wall is very popular with people and is easily visited from Beijing.
The Petra of Jordan was the capital of the empire of Nabataean. This city of Nabataean contains great water technology that has a series of tunnels and water chambers to provide water throughout the city even if it is situated in the desert. The city was made famous by the Indiana Jones movie and has seen been a huge historic draw since then.
It is most important that we protect these sites in our travels. Many of them are thousands of years old and were left to be reclaimed by the elements for centuries. Remember to visit these sites in a sustainable way. They are a gift from our past and should be kept for the future. Visit these sites to learn about the history of humans and give to their conservation so others can see these historic wonders.
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June 03 2009 03:40 am | travel-tips