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On July 7, 2007 (7/7/07), the New 7 Wonders organization announced the results of their global election to nominate the New Seven Wonders of the World, which will “represent global heritage throughout history.”
The newly elected Seven Wonders of the World are:
•The Taj Mahal, India.
•The Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil.
•The Great Wall of China
•The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Pichu in Peru.
•The Palace Tombs of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra in Jordan
•The Roman Colosseum in Rome.
• The ancient Maya site of Chiche’n Itza’ in Yucatán, Mexico.
Below Are Some Of The Significances Of Each Wonder, What Made Them To Top Among Others Man Made Buildings…..
SIGNIFICANCE:
Taj Mahal, India:
The crowning jewel of Indo-Islamic architecture, the Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most beautiful and beloved structures. The monument was built in Agra, India, for Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Construction of the tomb began in 1632 and employed more than 20,000 laborers for 20 years. During the reign of Shah Jahan, the structure was known simply as the rauza, the tomb. Later, the mausoleum would be called the Taj Mahal, a derivative of the name Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal can be interpreted as a glorious and profound symbol of love.
Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil:
Atop Corcovado Mountain, at an elevation of 2300 feet, the statue depicts Jesus Christ with arms outstretched in a gesture of welcome overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest art déco sculpture in the world, notes Copacabana.info, an online source of information about Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer may be seen as expressing acceptance of all people regardless of ethnic differences & the stretched hands symbolizes everyone is equal in GODs eyes!
The Great Wall of China:
The Great Wall Stretches for ten thousand mile. The Great Wall is like the dragon spine and passed through to today, 21th century. Great Wall China symbolizes the Chinese wisdom and power. It is well known as 'Wan Li Chang Cheng.
To the west it stretches to the wide desert, and to the east is the vast sea and river. The Great Wall is beyond the Green Forest. The China Great Wall is to defense huns, which is the main reason for the building of Great Wall. The wall defeating enemies is now protecting the space of modern war also it preserves its culture from the customs of foreign barbarians.
Machu Pichu in Peru:
Machu Picchu (literally, "old peak") is a ruined ancient Incan town high on a mountain ridge in Peru. One of the most atmospheric and mystical sites in the world, it is located among spectacular mountain scenery about 6,750 feet above the Urubamba Valley. Machu Picchu has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Intihuatana, the "hitching post of the sun" whose exact purpose remains a mystery. Nearby is a sacred rock that echos the shape of the mountain range behind it.
At the north end of the site, the Temple of the Condor is built in the shape of a condor, the Inca symbol of heaven.
the Intihuatana (also called the Saywa or Sukhanka stone) is designed to hitch the sun at the two equinoxes, not at the solstice (as is stated in some tourist literature and new-age books). At midday on March 21st and September 21st, the sun stands almost directly above the pillar, creating no shadow at all. At this precise moment the sun "sits with all his might upon the pillar" and is for a moment "tied" to the rock. At these periods, the Incas held ceremonies at the stone in which they "tied the sun" to halt its northward movement in the sky. There is also an Intihuatana alignment with the December solstice (the summer solstice of the southern hemisphere), when at sunset the sun sinks behind Pumasillo (the Puma's claw), the most sacred mountain of the western Vilcabamba range, but the shrine itself is primarily equinoctial.
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| Intihuatana |
Petra in Jordan:
Petra is the treasure of ancient world, hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, boasting incomparable scenes that make it the most majestic and imposing ancient site still-standing nowadays.. It has been said "perhaps there is nothing in the world that resembles it", actually, for sure, there is nothing in the world that resembles it. The rock-carved rose-red city of Petra is full of mysterious charm, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it".
Roman Colosseum in Rome:
The Colosseum was a world renowned symbol of the power and savagery of the Roman Empire. It played an important part in the culture and politics of Rome. It was a place where glory and power became a dangerous game. It was used by politicians and gladiators as a way to climb the social ladder. From the emperor's standpoint it was also a powerful medium to promote himself and, at the same time, be accessible to the people.
Chichen Itza, meaning “at the mouth of the Itza well”, is a Mayan City on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, between Valladolid and Merida.
It is said that The nine layers in chichen itza symbolizes the mayan calendar. It is built to workship the GOD of serpent, and during the equinox serpent is visible on the structure. Check this out!
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| Serpent visible during the spring equinox |
