7 wonders of the world

7 wonders of the world

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The "7 wonders of the world" can refer to different lists:

  1. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are iconic manmade constructions known in classical antiquity:
  • Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt (the only one still standing)
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  • Statue of Zeus at Olympia
  • Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
  • Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
  • Colossus of Rhodes
  • Lighthouse of Alexandria
  1. The New Seven Wonders of the World, chosen in 2007 by a global vote, represent remarkable monuments from various regions:
  • Great Wall of China
  • Petra, Jordan
  • Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
  • Machu Picchu, Peru
  • Chichen Itza, Mexico
  • Colosseum, Rome, Italy
  • Taj Mahal, India
  1. There is also a list of Seven Natural Wonders of the World, highlighting spectacular natural sites like the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef.

Each list celebrates extraordinary human or natural achievements of cultural and historical significance.

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