The Seven Wonders of the World typically refer to two lists: the Ancient Seven Wonders and the New Seven Wonders.
Ancient Seven Wonders of the World:
These were remarkable constructions of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world, recognized for their grandeur. Most of them no longer exist, except for one.
1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) - The only surviving wonder.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) - Their existence is debated, as no definitive archaeological evidence has been found.
3. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey) - Destroyed by fire in 356 BCE.
4. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece) - A giant statue of the god Zeus, destroyed by fire.
5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey) - Destroyed by earthquakes.
6. Colossus of Rhodes (Greece) - A giant statue, destroyed by an earthquake.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt) - Destroyed by earthquakes, its remnants are still thought to be submerged underwater.
New Seven Wonders of the World:
This list was compiled in 2007 after a global poll conducted by the New7Wonders Foundation.
1. Great Wall of China (China) - A series of fortifications built to protect against invasions.
2. Petra (Jordan) - Ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs, famous for its rock-cut architecture.
3. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) - A massive statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
4. Machu Picchu (Peru) - An ancient Incan city in the Andes mountains.
5. Chichen Itza (Mexico) - A large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya civilization.
6. Roman Colosseum (Italy) - A massive amphitheater in Rome, once used for gladiatorial combat.
7. Taj Mahal (India) - A white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
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