The Amazing Facts of the Wonders of the World
1.Great Wall of China
The World’s Largest Wall The Great Wall of China is about 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long. Work began in the 7th century BC and continued for two thousand years. Not such a big deal about the wall, however, its performance. Although it was built to prevent invasions and tests, the wall often failed to provide real protection. Instead, scholars point out, it served as a “political campaign.” Many of the walls were built with selected lengths from the early 7th century BC. Later, several successive dynasties built and maintained several long boundary walls. The most famous sections of the wall were built by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
2.Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a Mayan city on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, dating back to AD. Prosperous in the 9th and 10th centuries. Many important monuments and temples were built under the Mayan tribe, which were severely affected by the Toltecs. The 79-foot (24 m) pyramid above El Castillo (“The Castle”) above the Main Plaza is one of the most notable. As a testament to the astronomical abilities of the Mayans, the system has a total of 365 steps, which is the number of days in a solar year. During the spring and autumn sunrises, the sun sets shadows on the pyramid. They give the appearance of a snake slipping from the north staircase. At the base is a stone snake head. However, life there is not all work and science.
3.Petra
The ancient city of Petra, Jordan, is located in a remote valley amidst sandstone hills and cliffs. The Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, made it their capital. Became an important trading center, especially famous for its spices. It changed color with the changing sun. In addition, they created lush gardens and a water system that allowed for farming. At its height, the population of Petra is said to be 30,000. However, as trade routes changed, the city began to decline. A major earthquake in 363 AD caused great inconvenience, and after another tremor in 551, Petra was gradually abandoned. Although rediscovered in 1912, it was largely ignored by archaeologists until the late 20th century, and there are many questions about the city.
4.Machu Picchu
The Incan site near Cusco, Peru was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. It is believed that Wilcombe was a secret Incan fortress used during the uprising against Spanish rule in the 16th century. Bingham believed it to be the “virgins of the sun”, the women who lived in the convents under the vow of chastity. Others think it could be a pilgrimage site. Some believe it was a royal retreat. What is known is that Machu Picchu was one of the few large pre-Columbian ruins found almost intact. It consists of agricultural terraces, plazas, residential areas and temples.
5.Christ the Redeemer
The Greatest Statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer stands on the mountain of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Construction began in 1926 and was completed five years later. The resulting monument is 98 feet (30 m) high – including its base, which is approximately 26 feet (8 m) high – and its extended arms are 92 feet (28 m) high. It is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. Christ the Savior is made of reinforced concrete and covered in about six million tiles. Slightly awkward, the statue was often struck by lightning, and the tip of Jesus’ right thumb was damaged during a storm in 2014.
6.Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome was built by order of the Vespasian emperor in the first century. An achievement of engineering, the Amphitheater 620 measures 513 feet and has a complex structure. It is capable of capturing 50,000 spectators who watched various events. Gladiator fights are very significant. However men who fight with animals are also common. In addition, water was sometimes injected into the Colosseum for pseudo-naval involvement. According to some estimates, about 500,000 people died in the Colosseum. In addition, many animals were captured and later killed. Some species are said to be extinct.
7.Taj Mahal
It is considered as one of the finest monuments in the world in India. This is the best example of Mughal architecture. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Masala who died in 1631, she gave birth to their 14th child. It took about 22 years and 20,000 workers to build this complex, which includes a large garden with a reflective pond. The tomb is made of white marble, with semi-precious stones in geometric and floral patterns. Its majestic central dome is surrounded by four smaller domes. According to some sources, Shah Jahan wanted his own tomb to be made of black marble. However, he was fired by one of his sons before he could start any work.
