Manmade Wonders of the World

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The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: This Greek temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb that was built between 353 and 350 B.C.E in Halicarnassus (modern Turkey). It was built for Mausolus, a governor in the Achaemenid Empire, and his sister-wife Artemisis II of Caria. The mausoleum was 148 feet tall with four sides that were each sculpted. It featured 400 sculptures and was destroyed by earthquakes between the 12th and 15th centuries. (This is also where the modern word “mausoleum” comes from.) Republic etc!). You can sign-up here. PS You even get 5% off if you use MY LINK! You can even sign up if you're already overseas and

Many of those who gazed upon the 12-meter (40-foot) statue commented that the proportions of Zeus inside the temple were off. Regardless, the statue was revered by most as a stunning earthly representation of the great god that filled passersby with awe—until it was destroyed in an earthquake in the fifth century B.C.E. Herbermann, Charles George, ed. (1913). Cluny Abbey. Vol.4. p.73. OCLC 06974688. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020 . Retrieved October 16, 2020. {{ cite book}}: |work= ignored ( help)

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The reason why the Mohenjo-Daro, an entire civilization, is on the list is because of itsbuilders' ingenuity that is evident throughout their buildings. Mohenjo-Daro is situated on the Indus valley, Pakistan. Panama Canal, 51-mile (82km) artificial waterway crossing the Isthmus of Panama and connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, completed in 1914 USGS: Three Gorges Dam is bigger than Itaipu Dan but annual output is about the same because of river variability". Archived from the original on April 27, 2020 . Retrieved October 9, 2019. Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, a 15th-century pagoda on the south bank of the external Qinhuai River in Nanjing, China. The world is full of wonders, from ancient architectural marvels to breathtaking natural phenomena. In the modern era, humans have continued to push the boundaries of engineering and design to create awe-inspiring man-made wonders around the world that are no less impressive than their ancient counterparts. From natural wonders in the US to man-made ones far beyond, the world has more history than we know what to do with.

Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world because it is considered the largest waterfall in the world. It is important to note that it is ‘largest’, as these falls are not the tallest nor are they the widest falls on the earth, however, their combined height and width (1,708 meters wide by 108 meters in height) make them larger than any other set of falls - they have the largest sheet of falling water of anywhere on Earth (especially during the wet rainy season). Before its rediscovery, Machu Picchu was largely unknown to the outside world. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Peru, attracting visitors from all over the world. It is easy to see why, as Machu Picchu offers a truly unique and breathtaking experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Standing over 107 meters (350 feet) tall and conceived as a navigational landmark for voyagers along the Egyptian coast, the lighthouse was constructed in three distinct stages: a square stone base; an octagonal middle section; and a cylindrical section at the top. At the apex, a mirror was erected to reflect sunlight during the day. At night, a fire was lit to guide travelers.The above list covers only natural wonders. A number of compiled lists exist from classical antiquity to the present day that catalog the world's most amazing wonders, including man-made structures. Some of these ancient sights, many of them lost for various reasons over time, include the Great Pyramid of Giza, Statue of Zeus at Olympia (lost), the Colossus of Rhodes (lost), and the Lighthouse of Alexandria (lost). American Society of Civil Engineers Seven Wonders". ASCE.org. July 19, 2010. Archived from the original on August 2, 2010 . Retrieved August 30, 2010. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: These ancient gardens are thought to have been located near the royal palace in Babylon.

In 2001, an initiative was started by the Swiss corporation New7Wonders Foundation to choose the New 7 Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments through online votes. [17] The Great Pyramid of Giza—part of the Giza Pyramids, the only remaining wonder of the traditional Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was not one of the winners announced in 2007 but was added as an honorary candidate. [18] [19] Wonder Hanging Gardens of Babylon, in Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, Iraq; or Nineveh, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. It makes sense that the Chand Baori span so much into the earth surface as it is constructed on the edge of the Thar desert, one among the hottest places in India. The structure has about 3500 steps that are put together in a zig-zag fashion, creating a unique symmetry that is guaranteed to make you in awe of the workmanship of an age where they had no sophisticated tools to ease the work. 6. Leshan Giant Buddha, China Source: Ariel Steiner/Wikimedia CommonsThe Pyramids of Giza: In Egypt, only one of these pyramids is considered a wonder of the ancient world. This is known as The Great Pyramid. It is the only wonder that still exists today. Visit virtually: Inside the Colosseum at The Colosseum Taj Mahal Maahid Photos/Taj Mahal via Pexels When people say 'Wonders of the World' they are often talking about The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The list of these seven wonders sometimes varies, but the most common list includes: This huge waterfall runs off the Zambezi River and has access points from both Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa. At twice the height of Niagara Falls and with 500,000,000 liters of water flowing over it every minute, it’s the world’s largest water fall. The temple, originally constructed to celebrate Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, became a revered place of worship. It went through several phases of destruction and rebuilding. The most famous iteration, completed in 550 B.C.E., was about 115 meters (377 feet) long, 55 meters (200 feet) wide, included 127 Ionic-styled columns, and was decorated with fine sculptures and paintings.