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fact, there is a list dating back to the 2nd century BC that recognizes seven wonders of the
world. But, at the turn of the century, an initiative revealed the seven most notable sites.
compiled a list of seven architectural and sculptural works from the ancient
These were: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of
Artemis at Ephesus, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the
These seven wonders inspired the creation of other lists of attractions, both natural and
foundation launched a campaign to determine the new seven wonders of the world.
The campaign was voted by millions of people around the world. Among the final results,
which were announced in 2007, three sites appear in Latin America. One by one, these are
against the invasions of the peoples of the North, reveals the United Nations Organization
The organization points out that construction work on the Great wall of China continued
until the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), resulting in the largest military engineering work of
all time. Since 1987 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List .
9th and 10th centuries. According to UNESCO, this sacred city was one of the most important
Among the buildings that have survived the passage of time are the Temple of the Warriors,
the Castle and the circular observatory known by the name of El Caracol. Due to its relevance,
3. Petra, Jordan
Petra is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It is located in present-
day Jordan in a remote valley, between sandstone mountains and cliffs. It is partly sculpted in
rock and partly built in the middle of the mountains crisscrossed by passes and gorges.
According to UNESCO, in ancient times Petra was an important crossroads for
commercial caravans that traveled between Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Phoenicia. Like the
previous destinations, this site has been part of the World Heritage Site since 1988.
meters high not including its base, which measures about 8 meters, and its extended arms
measure 28 meters. It is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world. Christ the
6. Colosseum, Italy
The Colosseum in Rome is considered a feat of engineering built in the 1st century
by order of Emperor Vespasian, notes Britannica. The amphitheater measures 189 by 156
meters and has a complex system of vaults. At its peak, the structure could accommodate
50,000 spectators who could watch gladiator fights and combats between men and
animals.
motifs, a central dome surrounded by four smaller domes and an immense garden with a
reflecting pool.