10 lesser known facts about

the Seven Wonders of the

World.

Suleyman Deniz 162R1

Representing the man-made architectural marvels of the
modern era, the seven wonders of the world truly are as
striking as their title. From the iconic Great Wall of China to
the magnificent Taj Mahal, these structures showcase the
modernity in engineering techniques that existed even
centuries ago.

Here are a few interesting facts about these structures.

Seven Wonders of the World: Great Wall of

China
The original wall built under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
of the Win Dynasty took around 20 years to finish. 21,196
kilometres long, the Great Wall witnesses highlands,
landscapes, plateaus, natural barriers and more. While it is an
architectural marvel alright, did you know that this structure
is also considered the longest cemetery on Earth? Over a
million people died building it and archaeologists have found
human remains buried under parts of the wall. Creepy much?
Seven Wonders of the World: Christ the
Redeemer, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is a 125 feet tall statue designed by
Heitor da Silva Costa, sculpted by French sculptor Paul
Landowski. Since the statue is atop a mountain, it's prone to
getting hit by lightning—in fact it gets hit around three to six
times a year. Prior to the FIFA World Cup in 2014, a lightning
struck and broke one of the statue's thumbs. Also, this
structure wasn't originally built in Brazil; it was made in
France.

Seven Wonders of the World: Petra, Jordan

A man made marvel, Petra is known as the Rose City, built out
of pink sandstones. This structure, in fact is evidence that the
Middle East was the most influential region of the world in the
middle Ages. But this place wasn't given its due for a long
time—did you know that Bedouin of the Arabian Desert
destroyed some of the most priceless carvings on the
Treasury's walls? They used the carvings as target during
their shooting practice.

Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, Peru

One of the most famous lost cities of the world, Machu Picchu, also known as
the Lost City of the Incas, was built in 1450 and abandoned a hundred years
after that. Declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1983, the structure is built
completely out of dry-stone walls. Many of the stones that were used to build
the city were more than 50 pounds in weight, but it is said that no wheels were
used to transport these rocks up the mountain. In fact it is alleged that
hundreds of men pushed the heavy rocks up the steep mountain side.

Seven Wonders of the World: Colosseum,

Italy
Built between 70 AD and 82 AD by Emperor Titus Vespasian,
the Colosseum in Rome is the most iconic, ancient
amphitheater in the world. Seating over 50,000 spectators, the
amphitheater was built for public spectacles like the infamous
gladiator fights, animal hunts, executions, and dramas. It is
said that the events that took place at the Colosseum were
graphic and brutal—during certain games around 10,000
animals would be killed in a single day.

Seven Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza,

Mexico
Chichen Itza translates to “At the mouth of the well of Itza”.
Believed to be the largest Mayan city ever built, the center of
the Chichen Itza comprises El Castillo, also known as the
Temple of Kukulcan. Many travellers aver that the sites in
Chichen Itza are known for their unusual sounds. If you clap
once from one end of the Ball Court, it reverberates and
creates nine echoes in the middle of the court. A clap in front
of the Kukulkan Pyramid creates an echo resembling the
serpent's chirp.
Seven Wonders of the World: Taj Mahal,
India
One of the most glorious displays of love in history is the Taj
Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his late wife.
One of the most popular legends about the structure is that
the emperor had every workers hands cut off so they couldn't
recreate the design. About 1000 elephants were used to
transport construction material to the site.