Wonders Of The World List And Pictures

In 2000 a swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the new seven wonders of the world.

Wonders of the world list and pictures. Explore 10 stunning pictures of amazing world heritage sites. Among such lists all of which are limited to seven wonders are the architectural wonders of the middle ages the natural wonders of the world the natural wonders of the united states the architectural wonders of the modern. But tragedy hit in 2015 when the site was captured and. The seven wonders of the ancient world is the first known list of the most remarkable creations of classical antiquity.

Given that the original seven wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century bce and that only one entrant is still standing the pyramids of giza it seemed time for an update and people around the world apparently agreed as more than 100 million votes were cast on the internet or by text messaging. Seven wonders of the world pictures by mark larson scholars disagree about the first person to compile the list of the seven wonders but most can agree that all of the items on this list are pretty incredible. When thinking of the wonders of the world the great pyramids or the colosseum may spring into mind. Various lists of the wonders of the world have been compiled from antiquity to the present day to catalogue the world s most spectacular natural wonders and human built structures.

The seven wonders of greco roman antiquity inspired the compilation of many other lists of attractions both natural and human made by successive generations. We have already built many cities buildings monuments tombs temples churches mosques and other structures around the world. An unesco world heritage site it includes ruins of the temple of bel the great colonnade damascus gate and a roman amphitheater. While unmistakeably incredulous the list below describes the wonders that mother nature created at its own will to enchant and put humans in awe at the mere sight of these wonders.

It was based on guidebooks popular among hellenic. Various lists of the wonders of the world have been compiled from antiquity to the present day to catalog the world s most spectacular natural wonders and man made structures. The seven wonders of the ancient world is the first known list of the most remarkable creations of classical antiquity.