What are the Seven Wonders of the World?
Getty Seven Wonders of the World: What are they and where are they found?
The Seven Wonders of the World have long fascinated historians with the stories of how and where they were created. However the Ancient Wonders are no longer in existence, excluding the Great Pyramid of Giza, and only the shell remains of many of them. The New Wonders of the World were established in 2000 to celebrate monuments still in existence. Set up the New7Wonders Foundation, over 100 million votes were cast to create the Wonders of the Modern world. What are the Seven Wonders of the Modern World? Where can they be found?
The Great Wall of China, the oldest on the list, dates back to 700 BC
Great Wall of China, China The Great Wall of China, the oldest on the list, dates back to 700 BC. It was originally built to protect China from other empire invasions and has since been maintained and rebuilt over time, although much from the Ming Dynasty remains. Measuring at over 13,000 miles long, more than ten million people visit it every year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Petra, Jordan With approximate dates of 312 BC, the historical city runs from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, and is the most visited attraction in Jordan, peaking at one million visitors. Many people visit the city for the famous red rock carvings created by the Nabateans, as well as the are Roman-style theatres, temples and streets within.
The Seven wonders of the ancient world Thu, January 4, 2018 Take a look at these remarkable constructions of classical antiquity Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 22 The Great Pyramid was built with more than two million stone blocks
Getty Seven Wonders of the World: Petra in Jordan is one of the Modern Wonders
The Colosseum, Italy Built in approximately 80 AD, the Colosseum is visited by many who visit Rome. It could hold up to 80,000 spectators in its time, performing gladiator fights and public shows for the masses. Chichen Ita, Mexico The pre-Columbian city was built by the Maya people in 600 AD; the large archaeological site translates as “at the mouth of the well of the Itza”. Astronomy was a large part of the Mayan culture, with the Kukulkan Pyramid within the city dedicated partly to Venus. Machu Picchu, Peru The ancient city is a popular backpacker trail for people visiting the country, dating back over 500 years. The Inca citadel is built with dry-stone walls which have been restored over time and was believed to have been used by the Inca emperor Pachacuti in 1438 AD. Visitors to the city were agreed to be just 2,500 a day by UNESCO and Peru, although this was hugely exceeded and has reached 1.2 million a year. New caps to protect Machu Picchu were brought in, with morning and afternoon tickets now issued to limit visitors.
Getty Seven Wonders of the World: The Taj Mahal is one of the most well-known Modern Wonders