wonders of world

1. ILMA UNIVERSITY
(MAIN CAMPUS)
“7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD”
Name: Sami ur Rehman
ID:
Course code: Egl202
Instructor: Junaid Muhammad Khan

2. GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA

3. GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The great pyramid of giza is also known as pyramid
of khufu
It is the largest and oldest of three pyramids in the
giza pyramid complex
It is the oldest of the seven seven wonders of the
world, and the only one to remain largely intact.
The great pyramid was the tallest man-made
structure in the world for more than 3800 years.
Pyramid was covered by limestone casing that
formed a smooth outer surface.

4. COLOSSEUM

5. COLOSSEUM
The colosseum is also known as Flavian
Amphitheatre.
It is oval amphitheatre in the centre of city of Rome,
Italy.
The largest Amphitheatre eveer built.
It is one of Rome’s most popular tourist attraction.
It was later reused for housing, workshop, quarters,
for a relegious order and a christian shrine.

6. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

7. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
 The great wall China is a series of fortification made of
stones, bricks, tamped earth, wood and other material.
 It is generally built along an east to west line across the
historical northern borders of China to protect the chinese
state.
 The great wall is generally recognized as one of the
impressive architectural feats in history.
 The defensive characteristics of The Great Wall were
enhance by the construction of watch towers.
 It also served as a transportation corridor.

8. TAJ MAHAL

9. TAJ MAHAL
The Taj mahal means “Crown of the palace”.
It is an ivory-white marble mausoleum.
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983.
It is designed by a muslim “ Ustad Ahmed
Lahouri”
It attracts about 7-8 million visitors a year.

10. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

11. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
 The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning
the Golden Gate.
 The bridge is one of the most internationally recognized
symbols of San Francisco, California
 It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern
World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
 it was both the longest and the tallest suspension bridge in
the world.
 a total height of 746 feet (227 m).

12. THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

13. THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
 The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts
centre in Sydney.
 It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive
buildings
 The building and its surrounds occupy the whole
of Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour, between Sydney
Cove and Farm Cove
 It is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia
 The building also houses a recording studio, cafes,
restaurants, bars and retail outlets