Compare 7 wonders of the world in ancient and modern

Explore the spectacular beauty of the wonders of the world from ancient times.

With a desire to revive the idea of ​​the Greeks from the 2nd century BC, when the organization voted seven wonders of the ancient world, the organization New Open World Corporation (NOWC) in Switzerland has called voted seven times new world on a global scale.

Finally, after several rounds of selection, NOWC has selected seven new wonders of the world. Although all comparisons are lame, but let’s explore the beauty and the wonders of the seven wonders of the ancient world with the new seven wonders of the world through the synthesis of National Geographic.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

1. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece)

Giant golden statue of the king of the Greek gods was built to honor the first Olympiad, originated from the ancient city of Olympia. The statue was completed in about 432 BC, depicting gods sitting on wooden jewel-encrusted throne inside a temple overlooking the city.

Statue 12m, 7m wide, holding a scepter in one hand, a small statue of the goddess of victory are made from ivory and precious metals. The statue symbolizes the supreme authority of the king of the gods.

Many historians believe that the Statue of Zeus was moved to Constantinople (now Istanbul) in Turkey but then also burned in the fire.

2. Statue Sun Rhodes (Greece)

Contrary to the pyramids, Colossus of Rhodes has the shortest duration of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Was completed in 282 BC after 12 years of construction, the giant statue collapsed by an earthquake took place 56 years later

Statue sun is high and 33m high statue is known of the ancient world, made of stone and iron with bronze appearance. The statue represents the Greek sun god Helios – protective deity of the island.

3. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)

Around 2560 BC, Pharaoh of Egypt Khufu built his tomb consists of three main pyramids and the Great Pyramid at Giza small satellites, the border of Cairo today.

Huge stone structure is 146m high with a surface area of ​​about 1.300m2. Great Pyramid of Giza is considered the tallest man-made works of the planet for more than four millennia.

It is hard to believe that the time to complete this pyramid is only 20 years. Accordingly, each minute, the slaves will be ranked according to average 4 slabs of limestone (weighing 2-5 tons). This is the long term and the only remnant of the original list of seven wonders of the ancient world.

4. Tomb Mausoleum (Turkey)

Tomb of Queen Artemisia II was built for King Mausolus of Caria husband (the area in southwestern Turkey today) circa 370-350 BCE.

Works massive 40m long, 45m high with the contribution of 1,200 employees, has toiled for 17 years. Many extremely admire the beauty and architectural splendor of the mausoleums.

In the central burial chamber is decorated with gold, while the outside is adorned with fancy stone friezes and sculptures. By the fifteenth century, knights of the Crusades – Christian Crusaders were dismantling a block of marble tomb in the background to build a new castle close to the tomb of King Mausolus.

5. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt)

Lighthouse is the only ancient wonders are using useful as a beacon for ships in the dangerous waters off the port city of Alexandria, Egypt.Built on a small island of Pharos in 285 and 247 BC with 117m height, this lighthouse is one of the tallest building in the world for centuries.

Lighthouse is operated using fire at night and polished bronze mirrors to reflect the sun during the day. It is said that the light from the lighthouse can be seen from a distance of 50 km offshore.

This huge structure has stood on the shores of the Mediterranean for over 1,500 years before it was severely damaged by earthquakes in 1303 and 1323.

6. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)

Hanging Gardens of Babylon was a king Nebuchadnezzar II works as built in 603 BC in order to satisfy nostalgia Medes origin of the wife. In the hanging garden with a fountain system consists of two large wheels are linked by a chain attached wooden crates.

When the wheel, chain and bucket motion also included a pool of water at the bottom above the high water the plants. To water the flowers and trees of the garden, the slave turns to bring water from the river Euphrates to the garden.

7. Temple of Artemis (Turkey)

Marble temple dedicated to the great Greek goddess Artemis was completed around 550 BC at Ephesus, near the town of Selçuk in Turkey today.

The temple is 115m long, 55m wide, including 120 stone columns, each column is 20 meters high is to keep a lot of exquisite works of art, including bronze statue of the Amazon.

In 356 BC, a man named Herostratus burned the temple with the desire to become immortal. In 262, the Goths were burned and second temples to 401 years, the temple destroyed by the Christian puppet. Only the background and some other parts of the Second Temple still exists to this day.

Seven new wonders of the world

1. Statue of Christ Redeemer (Brazil)

The statue stands 38 m high Saviour atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro city of Brazil. The statue was built in 1931 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Brazil’s independence day.

This is the most famous statues of Jesus and also works great Art Deco architecture in the world. With arms outstretched as if to embrace the whole city of Rio de Janeiro, the statue has become a symbol of peace and hospitality of the people of Brazil.

2. The Great Wall (China)

New Wonders of the World is located along the northern border of China through many centuries to prevent the invasion of the Mongols.Built in the 5thcentury BC to the sixteenth century, the Great Wall is the longest man-made world, stretches 6.400km.

The most famous part may be mentioned here that the Great Wall is a wall by the first Emperor of China – Qin Shi Huang ordered the construction circa 200 BC. The Chinese have the famous saying: “If you do not go the Great Wall is not a true man.”

3. The Colosseum (Italy)

Colosseum or commonly known under the name of the Colosseum was built in the Italian city of Rome from about 70 and 72 years under the reign of Emperor Vespasian

With a height of up to 50m, 189m long, 156 wide and 3 floors, seats, this arena has received 50,000 times the audience to see the bloody battle of the ancient gladiators. Colosseum is considered one of the symbols of the Roman Empire and is one of the architectural most beautiful Roman remains.

4. The Taj Mahal (India)

The Taj Mahal in Agra (India) is a monumental tomb was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of the late wife loved her – Mumtaz Mahal. Works began construction in 1632 and took 15 years to complete.

Tomb splendid dome located in the walled garden is regarded as typical examples of Mughal art and architecture.

Taj Mahal consists of four towers, each tower 13 floors above. After the overthrow of the throne, the king spent the rest of his life just to look at the Taj Mahal from a window.

5. The ancient city of Petra (Jordan)

Located at the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the capital of the kingdom of King Aretas IV Nabataeans (in 9 BC – 40). Petra is famous for stone structures, especially the 42m high temple carved stone facade classic pink.

The ancient city built tunnels, water tanks and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 4,000 people. Relic has been described as one of the precious cultural assets of mankind.

6. Fort Machu Picchu (Peru)

Machu Picchu is a mountain settlements built in the fifteenth century in the Amazon region of Peru. This ruined city is one of the most famous ruins of the Inca civilization, flourished in the Andes region of western South America.

Whatever has been forgotten for centuries, Machu Picchu is back and attracted the attention of the world thanks to the archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911. In 1983 the site became a World Heritage by UNESCO poll.

7. Chichen Itza (Mexico)

Chichen Itza archaeological site is a pre-Columbian times, by the Maya civilization developed and located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico). This site contains a wealth of great architectural styles, such as El Castillo (the Temple of Kukulkan) and the Temple of the Warriors.

Chichen Itza was built by a Mayan tribe is Itzaes in the ninth century and developed into a regional capital until the twelfth century. Currently, the real origin of the Itza is still a mystery.