The seven wonders of the ancient world are not only interesting but so are the new wonders and let me explain. The ancient wonders are all relics that have long since been destroyed minus the Great Pyramid of Giza for reasons that make for interesting reading and are listed below. What I had no idea of is there are multiple lists from an architectural version and another that made me scratch my head. First, the old or original list is incredible but what do you think of the list that largely helps with the transportation better quality of life for humans while the latter is more cultural or religious. A complete slide show is at the bottom of the post. What I find truly amazing is the Roman Colosseum is on the list. You would think it would have made the ancient list by people of the ancient world but as old as the Colosseum is, it was built after the original list was compiled.
Geography
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Channel Tunnel
CN Tower
Empire State Building
Golden Gate Bridge
Itaipu Dam
Netherlands North Sea Protection Works
Panama Canal
The "New" Seven Wonders of the World
On July 7, 2007 (7-7-07) an organization announced a "new" set of the Seven Wonders of the World based on online voting from around the world...
Chichen Itza, Mexico - Mayan City
Christ Redeemer, Brazil - Large Statue
The Great Wall, China
Machu Picchu, Peru
Petra, Jordan - Ancient City
The Roman Colosseum, Italy
The
Taj Mahal, India
http://geography.about.com/od/culturalgeography/ss/Seven-Wonders-Of-The-Modern-World.htm
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