Many lists of the Wonders of the World have been created over the years to catalog the most amazing natural and manmade creations, the first known being created by ancient Greek poets and philosophers. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was the first known attempt to create a list of wonders that defined what was marvelous about the world. It was based upon guidebooks popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim and in Mesopotamia. The number seven was chosen because Greeks believed it represented perfection and plenty, and because it was the number of planets known to ancients (the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). Many similar lists have been made since then. Explore our updated list of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest among the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex surrounding the current El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which is also the one to remain mainly intact. Originally being 481 feet high, the Great Pyramid served as the tallest man-made structure of the world for about 3,800 years.
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China. The Great Wall has been reconstructed and maintained since the 5th century BC. The Great Wall is not only a great piece of architecture but also one of the greatest architectural wonders.
Colosseum
The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheater ever built at the time and held 50,000–80,000 spectators. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction started under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is one of the largest Maya cities ever built and was possibly the dominant force in the northern Maya lowlands in the Late Classic Period. The city exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, reminiscent of styles seen in central Mexico and of the Puuc and Chenes styles of the northern Maya area. The presence of central Mexican styles was once thought to have been representative of direct migration or even conquest from central Mexico, but most contemporary interpretations view the presence of these non-Maya styles more as the result of cultural diffusion.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca fortress situated on a mountain ridge 7,970 feet above sea level. The exact purpose of the citadel is unknown. The most popular theory among experts is that Machu Picchu was an imperial estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders. The Spanish conquistadors never discovered Machu Picchu, and it remained unknown to the outside world until 1911 when American historian Hiram Bingham brought it to international attention. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Since then it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city of Jordan. It is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Petra lies on the slope of Jebel al-Madhbah in a basin amongst the mountains which shape the eastern edge of Wadi Araba, the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to accommodate the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the marvel of a 42-acre complex, which has a mosque and a guest house. The creation of the mausoleum was completed in 1643 but work continued on other segments for the next 10 years. The Taj Mahal complex is supposed to have been fully completed in 1653 at a cost of around 32 million rupees. It employed around 20,000 artisans with a team of architects.
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