Hey friends! Do you all know about the 7 wonders of the world. They are:
~ Taj Mahal, India
~ Chichen Itza, Mexico
~ Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
~ The Great Wall of China, China
~ Machu Picchu, Peru
~ Petra, Jordan
~ The Ramon Colosseum, Italy
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal situated in Agra, in India topped the list of seven wonders of the world. This spectacular white marble structure was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan, in the loving memory of his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. In order to do this, he summoned some of the best artists and architects not only from India, but also from Persia, Central Asia, and European experts from France and Italy. More than 20,000 men spent around 22 years to complete the tomb and laying out its garden. It was built at a cost of 40 million rupees. The building material was brought from many countries, including Arabia, Egypt, Tibet, and different parts of India. Taj Mahal is regarded as the finest example of Mughal art and architecture.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza in Mexico is the famous temple city of the Maya's. It rises to height of 79 feet, with each of its four sides having 91 steps - one step representing each day of the year, with the 365th day symbolised by the platform on the top.
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is the statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 130 feet tall, weighs 700 tonnes, and is located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was built in 5th century B.C. to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of successive dynasties. The wall stretches about 6400 kilometres. The wall is the longest human-made structure and the only one that is visible from the moon.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a 15 century mountain settlement in the Amazon region of Peru. It is ruined city that once cradled the Inca civilisation, which inhabited the Andes region of Western South America. Often referred as the 'The Lost City of the Incas', the site is an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca civilisation.
Petra
Petra in Jordan is located on the brink of the Arabian desert. The site is famous for its numerous stone structures, including the 138-foot-tall temple carved with classic facades into rose-coloured rock. The ancient city also included tunnels, water chambers and an amphitheater that could house 4000 people.
The Roman Colosseum
The Roman Colosseum in Italy is a giant amphitheater, which could originally accommodate 50,000 spectators. It was used to watch the brutal games, including gladiatorial contests, etc. It was built between 70A.D. and 72A.D. Despite being in a heavily ruined condition, the Colosseum is still considered an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and one of the most magnificent examples of Roman architecture.