THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
Mónica
Created on July 15, 2021
Do you know the 7 wonders of the world? And where they are located? Here’s a list with all the details you need to know!
More creations to inspire you
Transcript
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
The 32-meter statue of Christ the Redeemer is the most iconic monument in Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
It stands 30 meters tall, not including its base, which is about 8 meters high, and its outstretched arms span 28 meters.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
Mexico's history is as interesting as it is varied.
Chichen Itza (Yucatán, Mexico)
Chichen Itza was a Mayan city which flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. Under the Mayan tribe Itzá, a number of important monuments and temples were built.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
This city, located in the clouds in the Andes, was created by the Incas around the year 1440.
Machu Picchu (Peru)
It was “discovered” in 1911and believed to be Vilcabamba, a secret Incan stronghold used during the 16th-century rebellion against Spanish rule. Although that claim was later disproved, the purpose of Machu Picchu has confounded scholars.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
Situated in the heart of Rome, the Colosseum is one of the most visited monuments in the world.
The Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
The amphitheater was built in the first century by order of the Emperor Vespasian and measures 189x156 meters.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
The ancient city is located in a remote valley, nestled among sandstone mountains and cliffs.
Petra (Jordan)
It was purported to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
This mausoleum complex is regarded as one of the world’s most iconic monuments and is perhaps the finest example of Mughal architecture.
Taj Mahal (India)
It was built by Emperor Shah Jahān to honor his wife Mumtāz Maḥal, who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇
THE 7 WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD
One of the world’s largest building-construction projects, the Great Wall is widely thought to be about 8,850 km long.
The Great Wall of China
A disputed Chinese study claims the length is 21,200km. Construction began in the 7th century BCE and continued for two millennia.
The 7 wonders of the world 🥇