7 Wonders Of The World

The world is filled with the most remarkable works of arts and architecture, known as the Wonders of the Ancient World. Thus, we can say that we have the natural wonders, the ancient world wonders, and even the engineering miracles of the world. Thetopfacts are here with the list of Seven Wonders of the Worlds and some interesting facts about them.

Colosseum (Italy)

The Colosseum is one of the World’s Greatest Wonders, which is located in the center of the city in Rome. Additionally, it is also known as Flavian Amphitheatre, and the Colosseum is an oval-shaped amphitheater constructed from concrete and sand. In fact, it is one of the most giant amphitheaters around the world.

The Construction of the Colosseum began by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was finished by his Successor in AD 80. Then, animal hunts, famous battle reenactments, mock sea battles, and different mythological dramas were held for the public at the Colosseum. The entry was free and from the Emperor’s treasury. Now, the Colosseum serves as an important Tourist Destination.

Great Wall of China (China)

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made and the world’s most significant ancient architecture. It was built in 220-206 BC by the first Emperor of China to defend the kingdom from the Mongols’ invasion; a massive defensive wall of China now declared a symbol of China and a world heritage site. The recruitment of around 30,000 and 1,200,000 people took place to construct the Great Wall of China.

The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)

The City of Egypt is popular for its pyramids; The Great Pyramid of Gaza is one of the greatest wonders of the world and is located over the west bank of the Nile in Egypt. It is the only ancient wonder which has existed to the present day. It is one of the parts of three pyramids- Khafra (Chephren), Menkaura ( Mycerimus), and Khufu (Cheops). The most enormous and most stunning is Khufu, with a height of 146.5 meters, known as “The Great Pyramid.”

Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)

Christ the Redeemer is a famous work of art in Brazil, located on the top of the Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca Forest National. It is the wonderful art deco statue of Jesus Christ perched at the height of 700 meters.

Furthermore, in 1922, the Construction of Christ the Redeemer was begun and completed in 1931. Therefore, the statue represents the Christian community and is also popular as one of the iconic landmarks of Rio and Brazil.

Taj Mahal (India)

The Taj Mahal is the most famous for its narrative of love, its historical value, and extraordinary beauty. It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, in India. Interestingly, the Taj Mahal is one of the most significant constructions in all Indo-Islamic architecture.

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ordered its construction in honor of his beloved wife, Mumtaz, who died during childbirth. Moreover, the Taj Mahal’s construction began in 1632, and it took 17 years to complete the structure. Around, 24,000 stone cutters, embroidery artists, painters, laborers, and 1000 elephants took part in its construction.

Chichen Itza (Mexico)

You can easily find the Great Wonders of the World in Mexico, which is Chichen Itza. It is one of the most significant places to visit all over the world. The structure and design of Chichen Itza were very well planned, and builders created pyramids and temples in sets of clusters.
In addition, Between the Autumn Equinox (the 22nd of September) and spring (the 20th of March), rays of the sun create a shadow across the Kukulkan Pyramid that creates the image of a snake slithering down the staircase.

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Petra (Jordan)

Petra is on the list of the seven greatest wonders of the world. Along with Mexico’s Chichen Itza, India’s Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer, and the Great Wall of China, Petra is also amongst the seven new Wonders of the World. Additionally, the name Petra comes from the Greek word “Petros,” which means rocks.

Petra has around 800 tombs, which are famous as the “Royal Tombs.” However, archaeologists have explored only 15% of Petra, which means the most extensive area remains unrevealed. Also, the director of most popular movies also chose Petra for the shooting of their films, such as; The Mummy Returns, the Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones. Due to these movies, there is an increase in tourism over there.