WONDRERS OF THE WORLD

 The term "Wonders of the World" typically refers to lists of remarkable structures, both natural and human-made, that have captivated people's imaginations throughout history. There are several different lists of wonders, each highlighting unique and awe-inspiring creations. Here are a few notable examples:

  1. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The original list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World includes magnificent structures from antiquity, most of which have been lost to time. The list includes:

    • The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
    • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)
    • The Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece)
    • The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
    • The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)
    • The Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
    • The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt)

  2. New7Wonders of the World: In 2007, a global poll resulted in a new list of Seven Wonders of the World, which includes both ancient and modern wonders:

    • The Great Wall of China (China)
    • Petra (Jordan)
    • Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
    • The Colosseum (Italy)
    • Machu Picchu (Peru)
    • Chichen Itza (Mexico)
    • The Taj Mahal (India)

  3. New7Wonders of Nature: Another global poll led to the selection of the New7Wonders of Nature, which includes natural formations from around the world:

    • Amazon Rainforest (South America)
    • Halong Bay (Vietnam)
    • Iguazu Falls (Argentina and Brazil)
    • Jeju Island (South Korea)
    • Komodo Island (Indonesia)
    • Puerto Princesa Underground River (Philippines)
    • Table Mountain (South Africa)

  4. Other Lists: There are various other lists of wonders, including the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World, the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World, and more, each focusing on different aspects of human and natural marvels.

These lists celebrate the extraordinary achievements of humanity and the beauty of the natural world. While the specific wonders may differ, they all share the ability to inspire wonder, awe, and appreciation for the diversity of human and natural creativity.

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