Seven Wonders Of The World ppt

 SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD



Introduction

  • Seven wonders of the world refers to remarkable construction made by human or nature.
  • These wonders are listed by the popular guide books and sight-seers.
  • Seven is thought to be a numbers for representation of perfection and plenty.
  • Seven wonders resembles ancient civilizations in that time.

Wonders of modern world

Wonders of the new world was announced in July 7 2007.
  1. Taj Mahal ( India )
  2. Colosseum (Italy )
  3. Chichen Itza (Mexico )
  4. Machu Picchu ( Peru )
  5. Christ the Redeemer (  Brazil )
  6. Petra ( Jordan )
  7. Great Wall of China ( China )

Taj Mahal

  • Built by Muslim Mughal Empeire “Shah Jahan”
  • Memorial for his beloved late wife, “Mumtaz”
  • It looks 15years to build this beautiful spectacular tomb.
  • Considered as a finest example of Mughal art and architecture.

Colosseum 

  • Construction began under Empire Vespasian
  • Kind of a sports stadium
  • Stadium can hold up to 50,000 spectators
  • Gory games involving gladiators, wild animals and prisoners were held there in ancient time
  • Famous design of the Colosseum still resembles in modern stadium. 

Chichen Itza

  • This the most famous temple city of “Maya’s”
  • This is the temple of “Kukulken” where the city’s heart lies.
  • Rises to a height of 79 feet.
  • There are 91 steps in each four sides, one step for one day of the year.
  • 365th days of year represent the top platform. 

Machu Picchu

  • It is a 15th Century mountain settlement in the Amazon region of Peru.
  • Ruined city belongs to the Inca civilization.
  • It was hourished in the ancles region of west south America. 

Christ the Redeemer

  • It is in the Rio-De Janerio, Brazil.
  • Christ the Redeemer is the 130 feet tall.
  • Second highest art décor statue in the world.
  • It is a symbol of christinity.
  • Statue has become an icon of Rio & Brazil.

Petra 

  • Perched on the age of the Arabian dessert.
  • Petra was the capital of Nabatocan kingdom.
  • Petra is the famous for many of its stone structures.
  • Such as a temple carved with classical facades into rose colored rock.

Great Wall of china

  • Was built along China’s northern border over many centuries.
  • It was to keep out involving Mongol tribes.
  • Constructed  between 5th century -16th century BC.
  • Great Wall is the largest human made structure.
  • It is stretching some 4000 miles.

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