WONDERS
Of the world
Presented by:
Dr Zainab Syed
TMO Medical B Ward
Seven Wonders of the world refers to remarkable constructions
made by human or nature.
These wonders are listed by the popular guide books and sightseers.
7 is thought to be a number for representation of perfection and
plenty.
7 wonders resembles ancient civilizations in that time.
New 7 wonders has defined from time to time:
- 7 Wonders of Ancient World (484 – 305 BCE)
- 7 Wonders of Medieval World (19th – 20th Centuries)
- 7 Wonders of Modern World (21st Century)
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Wonders of Modern World
Wonders of the New World was announced in July 7 2007
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Great Wall of China (China)
Petra (Jordan)
Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Chichen Itza (Mexico)
Colosseum (Italy)
Taj Mahal (India)
This list of wonders were announced by “New7Wonders Foundation” in
Switzerland.
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Great Wall of China
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Great Wall of China
(China)
Was built along China’s northern border over many centuries
It was to keep out involving Mongol tribes
Constructed between 5th century – 16th century BC
Great wall is the world’s largest human made structure.
It is stretching some 4000 miles
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Petra
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Petra
(Jordan)
Perched on the age of the Arabian dessert
Petra was the capital of Nabatocan kingdom
Petra is famous for many of its stone structures
Such as a temple carved with classical facades into rose colored rock.
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Christ the Redeemer
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Christ the Redeemer
(Brazil)
It is in the Rio-De Janerio, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is 130 Feet tall
Second highest art décor statue in the world
It is a symbol of christinity
Statue has become an icon of Rio & Brazil
It has made of re enforced concrete and sompstone
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Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu
(Peru)
It is a 15th Century mountain settlement in the Amazon region of Peru
Ruined city belongs to the Inca civilization.
It was hourished in the ancles region of west south America
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Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza
(Mexico)
This is the most famous temple city of “Maya’s”
It was the political and religious centre of Maya civilization during 750-1200 AD
This is the temple of “Kukulken” where the city’s heart lies.
Rises to a height of 79 feet.
There are 91 steps in each of its four sides, one step for one day of the year.
365th Day of the year represents the top platform.
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Colosseum
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Colosseum
(Italy)
Constructions began under Empire Vespasian
Kind of a sports stadium
Stadium can hold up to 50,000 spectators
Gory games involving gladiators, wild animals and prisoners were held there
in ancient time
Famous design of the colosseum still resembles in modern stadium
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Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal
(Agra, India)
Built by Muslim Mughal Empeire “Shah Jahan”
Memorial for his beloved late wife, “Mumtaz”
It took 15 years to build this beautiful spectacular tomb.
Considered as a finest example of Mughal art and architecture.
Shah Jahan was arrested by one of his sons after the completion of Taj Mahal.
It said that he spent the rest of the days gazing at Taj Mahal from a window.
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WONDERS
Of the world
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