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Top 10 Wonders Place of The World - There is the list of top 10 wonders of the world which are
the masterpiece of the skill and handwork of the people of that era. Today we
become astonished to see these wonders that in so remote ages without any
modern technology and machine how so great construction were made. You can also
visit the 10 Wonders of the Ancient World.
10. Roman Baths
The famous Roman Baths complex is a site of historical
interest in Somerset. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public
bathing. It’s a reconstruction of the previously destroyed baths. It was
destroyed in the 6th century, reconstruction of the baths occurred over time
with the last additions being done in the late 1800s.
The Baths are a major tourist attraction and, receive more
than one million visitors a year. It was featured on the 2005 TV program Seven
Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of the West Country. Visitors can see the
Baths and Museum but cannot enter the water.
9. Leaning Tower of Pisa
This tower is constructed first in Pisa a city of Italy in
August 14, 1173.It is know due to its inclinations towards right side. Till now
it is stable and nothing happened to it instead of its tilt.
8. Colosseum
The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian
Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome,
Italy. This is one of the greatest architecture ever built in the history of
Rome. The Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre and is the
largest amphitheater to have ever been built in the Roman Empire. It is a
circular structure that occupies a site east of the Roman Forum. This
Amphitheater was built to organize gladiator contests, dramas and games like
hunting animals, constructing mock sea battle and the public could also view it
in the open, and cheer their favorites. See also; 10 Eye-Popping Gorgeous Roman
Theatres.
7. Chichen Itza
Chichen was founded by the Maya civilization in 400 AD and
it is located in the north central, north of Yucatan Peninsula now called
Mexico. Chichen has a history that is 1500 years old and is located 75 miles
from Merida. It is said to have been the main regional point for different
ceremonies. During the earlier days & time, it was governed by priests.
Chichen means “At the mouth of the well of Itza”. The word Chi stands for
‘mouth’, Chen for ‘well’ and Itza for ‘the Itza tribe’. The main belief is that
people were thrown from the top as a sacrifice to make their god happy and the
ones who could survive were the ones who were believed to be seers.
6. Hagia Sophia
The masterpiece of construction, Hagia Sophia is a former
Christian patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a
museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia is currently the second-most visited
museum in Turkey, attracting almost 3.3 million visitors annually.
From its initial conversion until the construction of the
nearby Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque of Istanbul) in 1616, it was the
principal mosque of Istanbul. The Hagia Sophia served as inspiration for many
other Ottoman mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, the Şehzade Mosque, the
Süleymaniye Mosque, the Rüstem Pasha Mosque and the Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque
5. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the pre Columbian, Inca empire site that is
located almost 8,000 feet above the sea level. The site is located on a
mountain ridge above the valley of Urubamba in Peru. The city is also called
the “lost city of Incas”. Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of
the Inca Empire. It was abandoned just over 100 years later, in 1572, as a
belated result of the Spanish Conquest.
Machu Picchu was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1983. In 2007, it was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a
worldwide Internet poll. See also; 10 Most Iconic Places to Photograph in the
World.
4. Taj Mahal of Agra
It was constructed by famous Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in
memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is regarded as the best
example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim
art in India”. It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol
of India’s rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts more than 3 million visitors a
year. In 2007 it was declared one of the top 10 Wonders of the World. See also;
10 Interesting Facts About Taj Mahal.
3. Cristo Redentor Statue
Cristo Rendetor Statue It is largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th
largest statue of Jesus in the world. A symbol of Christianity across the
world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and
Brazil, and is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is made
of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and
1931.
2. Petra
General view of Petra It is an archeological city of Jorden that is famous for its
rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the
Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Established
during 312 BCE as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans, it is a symbol of
Jordan. It lies on the slope of Jebel al-Madhbah in a basin among the mountains
which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running
from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba.
Petra was named amongst the New 7 Wonders of the World in
2007. It is Jordan’s most-visited tourist attraction and one of the “Places to
See Before You Die”.
1. The Great Wall of China
Considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, the
Great Wall of China was constructed 7th century BC. It is a series of
fortification built to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids
and invasions of the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe.
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