Seven Wonders Of The World

By Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 15:45

1.The Great Wall Of China : The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km.The wall was built to protect China from invading Huns, Mongols, and other tribes, and to unite fortifications into one defense. Begun in the 7th century B.C., the barricade took hundreds of years to build, and ranks as the world's longest man-made structure

2.Petra Jordan : Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV. This ancient capital city was built around 9 B.C. and continued to flourish during the Roman Empire.

3.Christ Redeemer Statue, Brazil : The Christ Redeemer statue stands 39.6 metres weighs 700 tons. It is situated in Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world"s best-known monuments.

4.Machu Picchu, Peru : It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru. This "city in the clouds" was built 8,000 feet above sea level in the 15th century by Incan emperor Pachacutec

5.Chichen Itza, Mexico : This was built by the Maya civilization In Mexico. Chichen Itza is still visible in several structures, including the pyramid of Kukulkan.

6.Roman Colosseum, Italy :This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built over 2,000 years ago. Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.

7.Taj Mahal, India : Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in hounour of his dead wife. It was built in the year1630. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India.