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New Seven Wonders Of The World
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3. Coloseum is an oval
amphitheatre in the centre
of the city of Rome, Italy.
It is built of concrete and
sand, and termed as the
largest amphitheatre ever
built. It is situated just east
of the Roman Forum.
It was mainly built by Flavin
dynasty.
It’s construction began under
emperor Vespasian in
AD 72 and was completed
under his successor Titus.
Although partially ruined by
earthquakes
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5. Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on
the south bank of Yamuna river in the Indian city of
Agra. t was commissioned by Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife,
Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17
hectare complex which includes a mosque, guest
house and is set on formal gardens bounded by
three sides by a crenellated wall. The construction
of Taj Mahal continued for 10 years. It is said as
the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the
most admired masterpieces of world’s heritage. It is
considered as the best example of Mughal
architecture. In 2007, it was the winner of new 7
wonders of the world.
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7. Petra, originally known to the Nabataeans as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city of southern Jordan. It
is Famous for it’s rock out architecture and water conduit system.
It was Established early in 312 BC as capital city of Arab Nabataeans. It was
introduced by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1612. in 2007, it
was voted as one of the 7 wonders of the world.
8. Christ the redeemer is
created by sculptor
French Paul Landowska
and built by engineer
Heitor da Silva Costa
Brazil in collaboration
with the French
engineer Albert Caquot.
Romanian sculptor
Gheorghe Leonia
created the face of
statue. Made by
reinforced concrete and
soapstone. Height 30
meter and 38 meters
tall with its pedestal.
Completion and
dedicated was done on
12 October, 1931. It is
an art deco statue in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It
is situated at the peak
of Corcovado mountain
in Tijuca forest. It’s
construction took 9
years.