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The charm of man-made marvels
The new Seven Wonders of the World beat 14 other nominated
landmarks like the Eiffel
Tower, the Sydney Opera House, the Parthenon and the Statute of
Liberty.
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THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA:
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Originally built in the 5th century BC, the Great Wall of China
went through incessant repairs throughout
the succeeding ages. It became a single long wall only during
the Qin dynasty, when Emperor Qin Shihuang
succeeded in his efforts to join the walls together in order to
fend off the invading Hun tribes. The Great Wall
stretches 6,700 km from the east to west of China.
THE TAJ MAHAL, INDIA:
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Comprised of approximately 200 buildings, the ancient Incan city
of Machu Pichhu is located in the
Andes Mountains in Peru, deep in the Amazon jungle. Machu Pichu,
meaning manly peak, was most likely a
royal estate or a religious retreat possibly both. I t was built
by an Incan ruler, Pachauti Inca Yupangui, between
1460-1470 AD. After his death, the city became the property of
his kinship group.
THE CHRIST REDEEMER, BRAZIL:
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The statute of Christ - the Redeemer towers above the beautiful
Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro
with open arms, in a permanent symbol of giving and love. It
stands 100ft tall on a 20ft pedestal and weighs a
staggering 700 tones. Since it was placed on top of the 2,300 ft
peak of the Corcovado Mountain in 1931, this
figure has been one of the most famous symbols, not only of
Brazil, but of the world.
THE COLOSSEUM, ROME:
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The Colosseum is one of the most famous among Romes Classical
buildings. After 2,000 years of its
construction and despite the plundering of the building during
times of war the Colosseum remains a world
wonder. The amphitheatre can accommodate 60,000 people, who can
enter and leave in a matter of minutes,
thanks to the 80 exits set at different vantage points.
THE CHICHEN ITZA, MEXICO:
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This temple city built by the Mayan civilisation is named
Chichen Itza, meaning at the mouth of
the well of Itza. The place was an important economic and
political centre in the northern Maya lowlands. The
architecture style of the structures represents the influence of
various cultures on the civilisation.
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THE PETRA, JORDAN:
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Famous for its stone structures carved in rock, Petra was the
capital of the Nabataean empire of
King Aretas IV (9 BC to 40 AD). An excellent example of Middle
Eastern architecture, the archeological site
is located in a basin among the mountains which from part of the
wadi Araba, the valley from the Dead Sea to
the Gulf of Aqaba.
