Manmade Wonders of the World

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Machu Picchu is a true testament to the architectural and engineering brilliance of the Incas, who were able to construct such a magnificent city in such a remote and challenging location. Today, it stands as one of the most impressive man madewonders of the world, a true testament to the ingenuity and creativity of human beings. A visit to Machu Picchu is a must for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply the wonder of the world around us. 3. Teotihuacan Panama Canal, 51-mile (82km) artificial waterway crossing the Isthmus of Panama and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, completed in 1914 Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote islands, is home to the famous monolithic statues known as moai. These impressive works of art were crafted by the Polynesian colonizers who settled on the island between approximately 1250 AD and 1500 AD. The Taj Mahal is a world-renowned monument in India, considered one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his beloved wife, Mumthas, this breathtaking structure was constructed entirely of white marble. It took 22 years to complete the construction by blending Indian, Islamic, and Persian architectural styles. Christ the Redeemer, a stunning statue, is one of the world’s modern wonders. Located in the Rio De Janeiro Corcovado hills, the statue stands at an impressive 98 feet tall. Constructed in France and transported to Rio De Janeiro piece by piece, the construction works almost ended in 1931.

Meet the world’s oldest wooden temple, the Horyuji Temple situated in the Japanese city of Nara. The temple was first constructed in 600 AD.

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While these constructions are stunning achievements of ancient engineerning, they don't include marvels from many of the ancient civilizations of Africa, Europe, and Asia, and the Americas, which were unknown to the Hellenic peoples. First transcontinental railroad, 1,912-mile (3,077km) continuous railroad line connecting existing rail networks in Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California in the United States, completed in 1869 The Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria: This lighthouse was built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom. It was said to be 100 metres tall. An international non-profit organization named CEDAM International produced the 7 wonders of the underwater world that includes Palau, Lake Baikal, the Northern Red Sea, the Galapagos Islands, and the Deep-Sea Vents. The 7 wonders of the industrial world include the SS Great Eastern, Brooklyn Bridge, Panama Canal, and the Hoover Dam.

Visit virtually: Inside Chichen Itza at History View Angkor Wat Daniel Lienert/Krong Siem Reap via Pexels Tallest structure in the world from 1931 to 1954; tallest freestanding structure in the world from 1931 to 1967; tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970; first building with 100+ stories Chand Baori “The City of Brightness” is situated in India and is intricate in any angle you look at it! The Chand Baori was built in the 10 th century as a step well. Today it is still one of the world’s deepest step wells. In a 1999 article, Astronomy magazine listed the "Seven Wonders of the Solar System". This article was later made into a video. [24]Seven Wonders of the World is a 1956 film in which Lowell Thomas searches the world for natural and artificial wonders and invites the audience to try to update the ancient Wonders of the World list. The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous Parthenon in the world and a visit to Athens without visiting this temple is like visiting Louvre museum without seeing Monalisa. The construction work of this great Roman monument started around 447 BC and completed in 432 BC. Maybe the most famous ancient wonder after the pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (in modern Iraq) are described as a feat of engineering with tiered gardens in an ancient city. Imagine terraced gardens and lots of green in the middle of the desert. A lot of what we think we know about the gardens is from ancient texts, and we don’t know the exact location or if they even existed. EPIC is a collection of online databases that have been put together especially for New Zealand school students

Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world because it is considered the largest waterfall in the world. It is important to note that it is ‘largest’, as these falls are not the tallest nor are they the widest falls on the earth, however, their combined height and width (1,708 meters wide by 108 meters in height) make them larger than any other set of falls - they have the largest sheet of falling water of anywhere on Earth (especially during the wet rainy season).

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New 7 Wonders Cities, a third list organized by New7Wonders and determined by another global vote, includes entire cities: Visit virtually: Google Earth or Machu Picchu Tour at YouVisit Great Wall of China Paulo Marcelo Martins/Great Wall of China via Pexels The reef contains a huge variety of coral, fish and marine species, from plantlife and tiny aquatic organisms to sharks, turtles, and rays. This region has historically been one of the most biologically diverse areas, and the array of colors and life that can be found here is remarkable.