7 wonders of the world
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The document discusses several famous landmarks from around the world through brief descriptions that include: the Taj Mahal and its combination of architectural styles; the Great Wall of China which spans 6,400 km and took over 1 million laborers and 2000 years to build; the Siq split in Jordan between the Red Sea and Dead Sea; the ancient Greek theater that could seat 6000 people in Ephesus, Turkey; Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro built with soapstone and transported from France; the Colosseum in Rome that hosted gladiatorial fights and mock sea battles for over 50,000 people; the pre-Colombian city of Chichen Itza in Mexico with a sacred cenote and skull
7 wonders of the world
- 1. Presented by: Saira Shabbir
- 2. In the beloved memory of Mumtaz. Combinatinon of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. 4 pillars Different color at times of the day. 20,000 men and 1,000 elephants used for construction.
- 3. 6400 km long. Built more than 2000 years ago. 1 million labor used. Under 3 Dynastys.
- 4. Between Red and Dead Sea. Thin split through the mountains known as Siq. 20 ft wide and 100s of feet to the sky.
- 5. Open air theater for 6000 people. Not just any stones, carved by hands. Looking to the sky for wisdom, yet digging deep to understand.
- 6. On top of Corcorado Mountain. Transported from France, piece by piece. Converision of Jew to Catholicism. Soap Stone on the outter layer. Holding globe and cross.
- 9. Built for gladiatorial fights and mock sea battles. Belief of the day it falls and the apocalypse starts. Over 80 entrances and space for 50,000 people. 500,000 people and 1 million wild animals killed in beast games. Last fight occurred in 435 A.D
- 10. Pre-Colombian City Skull Platform Sacred Cenote
- 11. Abandoned for a century. Face shape. Found in 1875. Never can be sure of people who lived there.