Seven wonders original 7 wonders of the world names. The ancient seven wonders of the world were categorized by philo of byzantium in 250 bc and since then just saying the seven wonders is now no longer specific enough for an. Original 7 wonders of the world with names 1. You have to visit the places to experience the feeling.
Grand canyon national park often considered one of the wonders of the world was officially designated. Given that the original seven wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century bceand that only one entrant is still standing the pyramids of gizait seemed time for an updateand people around the world apparently agreed as more than 100 million votes were cast on the internet or by text messaging. Well with the changing times some of the places in the world that were thought of as world wonders are slowly being put aside.
The 7 places across the globe still elicit some form of mesmerization that even the best architects stand in awe. Original seven wonders of the world. The colossus of rhodes greece.
The hanging gardens of babylon iraq. Seven wonders of the world christ the redeemer statue. At a height of over 29000 feet mount everest is almost as high above sea level as commercial aircraft.
It took many centuries to build the great wall of china. The lighthouse of alexandria egypt. The seven wonders of the ancient world from left to right top to bottom.
Can you name the seven natural wonders of the world. This is a colossal 98 feet statue that stands tall at the. New 7 wonders of the world.
The original seven wonders of the world the great pyramid of giza constructed around the year 2560 bc the great pyramid at giza is the only wonder that remains standing from the original list. However the seven wonders of the world also known as the seven ancient wonders of the world created by greek historians during the classical age are considered the original seven wonders. Through the years there have been numerous lists of the seven wonders of the world which included more modern wonders such as the grand canyon and the empire state building.
Great pyramid of giza hanging gardens of babylon temple of artemis statue of zeus at olympia mausoleum at halicarnassus colossus of rhodes and the lighthouse of alexandria timeline and map of the seven wonders. The seven wonders of greco roman antiquity inspired the compilation of many other lists of attractions both natural and human made by successive generations. 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.
Great wall of china seven wonders.