In July 7 of 2007, which is 7/7/7 if you look in the calendar, the modern seven wonders of the world have been voted upon by the world. These modern seven wonders are now The Taj Mahal of India, Christ Redeemer of Brazil, Chichn Itz in Mexico, The Roman Colosseum in Italy, Great Wall of China, Petra of Jordan and Machu Picchu in Peru. The following is some information of on these Seven Wonders of the World.
The Taj Mahal of India is a gigantic mausoleum built under the command of Emperor Shah Jahan, which is a Muslim Moghul emperor, to honor the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built out of white marble and surrounded by gardens. This structure is the pride of India's Muslim art.
Easter Island is another place that has great value and is worth seeing. There has been much controversy over the origins of the Easter Islanders. The population of Easter Island reached its peak at perhaps more than 10,000, far exceeding the capabilities of the small islands ecosystem. Resources became scarce, and the palm forests were destroyed for agriculture and moving the massive stone Moai. Now all that is really left of this ancient culture are these statues.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English town of Salisbury. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and sits at the center of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments. The site is over 4,000 years old and was used as a place to mark the summer and winter solstice.
The Machu Picchu in Peru is a city built in the 15th century on the orders of Incan Emperor Pachactec. It was built on the mountain called Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is one of the most recognizable marks of the Inca Empire and is commonly referred to as The Lost City of the Incas. You can get up there by taking a four day hike up the very popular Inca Trail which offers beautiful views of the surroundings.
It is most important that we protect these sites in our travels. Many of them are thousands of years old and were left to be reclaimed by the elements for centuries. Remember to visit these sites in a sustainable way. They are a gift from our past and should be kept for the future. Visit these sites to learn about the history of humans and give to their conservation so others can see these historic wonders.
The Taj Mahal of India is a gigantic mausoleum built under the command of Emperor Shah Jahan, which is a Muslim Moghul emperor, to honor the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built out of white marble and surrounded by gardens. This structure is the pride of India's Muslim art.
Easter Island is another place that has great value and is worth seeing. There has been much controversy over the origins of the Easter Islanders. The population of Easter Island reached its peak at perhaps more than 10,000, far exceeding the capabilities of the small islands ecosystem. Resources became scarce, and the palm forests were destroyed for agriculture and moving the massive stone Moai. Now all that is really left of this ancient culture are these statues.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English town of Salisbury. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and sits at the center of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments. The site is over 4,000 years old and was used as a place to mark the summer and winter solstice.
The Machu Picchu in Peru is a city built in the 15th century on the orders of Incan Emperor Pachactec. It was built on the mountain called Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is one of the most recognizable marks of the Inca Empire and is commonly referred to as The Lost City of the Incas. You can get up there by taking a four day hike up the very popular Inca Trail which offers beautiful views of the surroundings.
It is most important that we protect these sites in our travels. Many of them are thousands of years old and were left to be reclaimed by the elements for centuries. Remember to visit these sites in a sustainable way. They are a gift from our past and should be kept for the future. Visit these sites to learn about the history of humans and give to their conservation so others can see these historic wonders.
About the Author:
Gary Ardnt has been traveling the world for over two years. He has visited over 40 countries and has been published in many magazines. One of his goals is to see all of the http://everything-everywhere.com/wonders-of-the-world/ and loves the http://everything-everywhere.com/2008/08/21/the-seven-wonders-of-japan/.
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