The 7 Wonders of the World.
The 7 Wonders of the World
In 2000, a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the new seven wonders of the world.
The campaign was voted by millions of people around the world. Among the final results, which were announced in 2007, three sites appear in Latin America.
One by one, these are the new seven wonders of the modern world that we want to show you in this article:
1. Great Wall of China.
It was built around 220 BC. by the first emperor Qin Shin Huang, who ordered the sections of previously built fortifications to be reunited, in order to create a defense system against the invasions of the peoples of the North.
It is one of the largest works of military engineering of all time, and since 1987 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2. Chichén Itza, Mexico
Chichén Itzá is a Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico) that flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries. According to UNESCO, this sacred city was one of the most important centers of the Mayan civilization.
Due to its relevance, it has also been on the heritage list since 1988.
3. Petra, Jordan.
Petra is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It is located in present-day Jordan in a remote valley, between sandstone mountains and cliffs. It is partly sculpted in rock and partly built in the middle of the mountains crisscrossed by passes and gorges.
According to UNESCO, in ancient times Petra was an important crossroads for commercial caravans that traveled between Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Phoenicia. Like the previous destinations, this site has been part of the World Heritage Site since 1988.
4. Machu Picchu, Peru.
Another of the wonders of the modern world located in Latin America is Machu Picchu. Located at 2,430 meters high in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the sanctuary is considered one of the most impressive architectural achievements of the Inca Empire. Since 1983 it has been part of world heritage.
5. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil.
The emblematic Christ the Redeemer located at the top of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is another notable destination. The emblematic construction began in 1926 and was completed five years later.
The monument is made of reinforced concrete and measures 30 meters high not including its base, which measures about 8 meters, and its extended arms measure 28 meters. It is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. Christ the Redeemer is covered with about six million tiles.
6. Roman Coliseum, Italy.
The Colosseum in Rome is considered a feat of engineering built in the 1st century by order of Emperor Vespasian. The amphitheater measures 189 by 156 meters and has a complex system of vaults.
The materials used in the construction of this are travertine blocks, concrete, wood, brick, stone, marble and stucco. In ancient times it had a capacity for about 65,000 spectators, with eighty rows of stands. Those closest to the arena were the Emperor, his family and the senators, and as one ascended, the lower strata of society were placed.
Spectators could see many gladiators and combats between men and animals.
7. Taj Mahal, India.
The seventh wonder of the modern world is the Taj Mahal, in India. It is an imposing white marble mausoleum built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to perpetuate the memory of his favorite wife.
The mausoleum features semi-precious stones in geometric and floral patterns, a central dome surrounded by four smaller domes and an immense garden with a reflecting pool.
We also share a video with you, which can be very helpful for you to learn more about these places.
We hope you liked this article and found it useful, and if you have the chance, don't hesitate to visit some of these beautiful places in the world!
Firmas: Lucia Meineri y Juan Francisco Gramajo.
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