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Ancient & New Wonders of the World
- Taj Mahal (India) – 2007, 2024
- A white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
- Constructed between 1632 and 1653 as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
- Combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles.
- Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) – 2008
- Oldest and only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Built around 2580–2560 BC as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
- Constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks.
- Petra (Jordan) – 2008, 2022
- Is a rock-carved ancienty city founded by Nabateans.
- Is filled with spectacular tombs, monuments, and houses that were carved into the sandstone cliffs.
- Gained international fame, thanks to “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”
- Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) – 2011
- A colossal statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, standing 30 meters tall.
- Constructed between 1922 and 1931, made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.
- Sits atop the Corcovado mountain, offering panoramic views of the city.
- Colosseum (Italy) – 2012, 2018, 2025
- An ancient Roman amphitheatre in the center of Rome, built of concrete and sand.
- Largest amphitheatre ever built, with a capacity of nearly 50,000 spectators.
- Used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, and theatrical performances.
- The Great Wall (China) -2013
- Series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials.
- Built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China.
- Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC to protect against invasions.
- Machu Picchu (Peru) – 2015
- An Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains, dating back to the 15th century.
- Renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without mortar.
- Archaeological evidence suggests it was a royal estate or sacred religious site.
- Chichén Itzá (Mexico) – 2020
- Chichén Itzá is one of the largest Mayan cities ever built.
- Invaders built the Chichén Itzá pyramid.
- On top of the pyramid is a feathered snake.
Natural Wonders of the World
- Harbor of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – 2011
- One of the world’s most iconic natural harbors, Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay is surrounded by striking mountainous landscapes.
- The harbor is famous for its scenic views, including the towering Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking the bay.
- The bay’s pristine waters are also a popular destination for sailing, water sports, and annual events like the Rio Carnival.
- Grand Canyon (USA) – 2021
- A vast, colorful landscape and one of the most significant natural geological formations.
- The canyon is over a mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, and stretches for 277 river miles.
- Formed over millions of years by the Colorado River, showcasing earth’s geological history.
- Mount Everest (Nepal) – 2024
- Mount Everest, standing at 29,032 feet (8,848 meters), is the highest peak on Earth.
- Mount Everest was first conquered by Sir Edmund Percival Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on 29 May 1953.
- Everest is believed to be 60 million years old.
- Great Barrier Reef (Australia) – 2025
- Largest coral reef system in the world.
- Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
- Home to diverse marine life and coral species.
- Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
- Paricutin Volcano (Mexico)
- Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
