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All Wonders of the World

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All Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World Through the Ages

Human history is filled with monumental achievements that reflect the creativity, engineering brilliance, and cultural richness of different civilizations. Over the centuries, various lists have been compiled to recognize these marvels — from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the New Seven Wonders of the Modern Era.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

1

Hanging Garden of Babylon

2

Temple of Diana at Ephesus (Rome)

3

Statue of Jupiter at Olympia

4

Pyramids of Egypt

5

Mausoleum of Mausolus (Ruler of Halicarnassus)

6

Lighthouse of Alexandria

7

Colossus at Rhodes (912 ft. high Statue of Helos, the Sun God)

Seven Wonders of the Medieval World

1

Great Wall of China

2

Porcelain Tower of Nanking (China)

3

Colosseum of Rome (Italy)

4

Stonehenge of England

5

Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy)

6

Catacombs of Alexandria

7

Mosque at St. Sophia (Constantinople)

New Seven Wonders of the World

As declared on July 7, 2007, by the New Seven Wonders Foundation Switzerland, at a grand ceremony organised in Stadia da Luz, a stadium in Lisbon (Portugal).

1.

The Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

2.

The Great Wall of China (China)

3.

The Pink Ruins of Petra (Jordan)

4.

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

5.

Incan Ruins of Machu Picchu (Peru)

6.

The ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza (Mexico)

7.

The Colosseum of Rome (Italy)

Other Wonders of the World

1.

The Sphinx, near Gizeh (Giza) in Egypt

2.

The Catacombs at Rome

3.

The Circus Maximus at Rome

4.

Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia

5.

The Alhambra at Granada in S. Spain

6.

Shwe Dragon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda at Yangon in Myanmar

7.

Mosque at St. Sophia (Constantinople)

Final Thoughts

The wonders of the world, whether ancient or modern, are powerful symbols of human creativity, ambition, and resilience. Built across different times and cultures, they reflect how deeply rivers, religion, empires, and engineering have shaped our civilizations.

While some remain standing and others live on through history, all of them continue to inspire awe and curiosity. These monuments are not just tourist attractions—they are living reminders of our shared heritage.

As we admire these marvels, we’re also reminded of the importance of preserving them for future generations, honoring the past while learning from it. In every stone and story, these wonders show us what human hands and hearts can build when driven by vision and purpose.

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