Introducing the seven wonders of the world old and new

All over the world, there are amazing buildings and works that, in addition to their interesting and strange appearance, hold many secrets in their hearts. These works, which are the result of creativity and skill of early civilizations, are so amazing that they are known as the seven wonders of the world. The number seven is also chosen because in the time of ancient Greece, only 5 planets were discovered and together with the sun and the moon they reached the number seven. In addition, the number seven has been sacred and a symbol of abundance in the past. In general, the seven wonders of the world are divided into two categories, the old and new seven wonders. If you want to know more about these amazing and mysterious wonders of the world, with tourism magazine Fly Today come along

What are the seven wonders of the ancient world?

Seven architectural works in ancient times are called the seven wonders of the ancient world. These works were completely intact when they were recorded in the book, but today only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains intact and the rest of these works were partially or completely destroyed during natural events and war. In the following, we will explain each of these works.

The Great Pyramid of Giza The only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Old World

The Great Pyramid of Giza is known as one of the largest, highest and oldest pyramids in Egypt and its other names are Khufu and Kheus. This pyramid was built around 2500 BC in Cairo, Egypt. Khufu is the name of one of the pharaohs of Egypt who was the ruler during the construction of this pyramid. More than 2 million stones can be seen in this building, the outer covering of which is limestone.

Interesting facts about this building and what makes it more strange and mysterious is the use of the golden number or Fibonacci sequence. This pyramid is located in the most central point of the earth, so that the sunlight shines perpendicularly on it. In the Great Pyramid of Giza, corridors and corridors are nested and there is a possibility of discovering more corridors. In general, this pyramid was built in three parts, where the king’s room is located in the lower part, and inside this part, granite stones can be seen, which were transported from kilometers away from the Giza pyramid.

• Visiting the Great Pyramid of Giza: every day from 7 am to 6 pm

• The cost of visiting the Great Pyramid of Giza for foreigners: 360 EGP for adults and 180 EGP for students.

The hanging gardens of Babylon A gift for Amytis

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built around 600 BC by the order of the Babylonian king Bakht al-Nasr II near the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq. This dreamy garden has a cube-shaped and stepped shape, and the reason for its construction is the memory of the land of the king’s lover, Amitis, who was born in the green land of Medes.

Of course, it must be said that some historians doubt the existence of these gardens, but since Bakht al-Nasr was very interested in creating strange works, the existence of such a garden is not far from expected! Also, historians have described this garden as having four floors and because the plants were planted on the bottom of the stairs instead of having roots in the soil, they are called hanging gardens. The irrigation method of this huge garden will surprise you and the reason for its greenness is the transfer of water to the garden and the circulation of water in it.

• Visit the Hanging Gardens of Babylon: This garden has been destroyed.

Statue of Zeus King of the Greek Gods

Zeus (Statue of Zeus at Olympia) is one of the Greek gods that the ancient Greeks worshiped as the king of the gods, and also held festivals for him at times of the year. The statue was made by Phidias, a Greek sculptor, and was then placed in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. The height of this statue was about 13 cm, covered with gold and ivory. It also took 8 years to build.

In the right hand of this statue was a symbol of victory and in his left hand was a scepter with an eagle by his side. The statue of Zeus was kept in the Temple of Olympia for centuries until it was moved to the city of Constantinople after an attack on the temple and was damaged, some believe, eventually burned.

• Visit the statue of Zeus: This statue has been destroyed.

Giant of Rhodes | the God of the sun

The Colossus of Rhodes was a tall statue that was located above the harbor at the entrance of the city of Rhodes, and with a crown on his head, he was staring at the sky above the sun, and in his right hand there was a torch that protected him from the sun’s rays. . This huge bronze statue was a symbol of victory and unity, which took about 12 years to build. The greatness in this work made it amazing. This statue stood for 54 years, until around 226 BC, an earthquake destroyed it. The legs of this statue were standing long after the earthquake.

• Visit the Giant of Rhodes: This statue has been destroyed.

Temple of Artemis The first temple made of marble

The Temple of Artemis is a building in western Turkey that was built around 550 BC using marble. This temple was set on fire in 356 BC by a person named Herostratus, on the same night that Alexander the Great was born, and Artemis was so busy with Alexander’s birth that she could not save the temple.

What made this building one of the seven wonders of the world is its greatness and also the magnificent works of art that were decorated by them. The Temple of Artemis was destroyed by the Goths in 262 AD and was never rebuilt. Little remains of the temple, although there are many pieces, notably the sculpted columns, in the British Museum, but you can go to the Turkish city of Izmir to see the remains.

• Visiting the Temple of Artemis: it is possible to visit every day and at any hour. The best recommended time to visit is in spring and you need about 1 to 3 hours.

• Cost of visit: free

Tomb of Halicarnassus A white marble tomb

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is a tomb that was built in 353 BC after the death of Masolus, the wife of Artemis, to commemorate her. Artemis has used the best architects and sculptors for this tomb, because his goal was to build the most magnificent tomb in the world!

It is said that this huge building is about 45 meters high and was one of the famous tombs in the world for centuries, so much so that the word Mausoleum in English is a word that refers to all the tombs in the world today. Unfortunately, this building was destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century, and only its remains remain, which are kept in the British Museum in London.

• Visiting the tomb of Halicarnassus: every day from 8:30 am to 7 pm

• Visiting fee: 70 Turkish lira

Lighthouse of Alexandria The world’s first lighthouse

The construction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria dates back to the time when the city of Alexandria was founded. This lighthouse was built in the heart of Faros Island, which is a symbol of the city of Alexandria and is considered one of the largest structures in the world. It took 12 years to build this lantern and it is more than 110 meters high.

A large curved mirror, probably made of polished bronze plates, was also placed in this lantern and reflected the light of the fire. It is said that this mirror could be used as a weapon and if an enemy ship approached, it would be set on fire using sunlight. This structure was also decorated with many sculptures. According to many reports, the earthquake destroyed this building, but there are also rumors that a valuable treasure was buried in the heart of this lantern, which was destroyed by the enemy.

• Visiting the Lighthouse of Alexandria: This work has been destroyed.

What are the seven wonders of the new world?

Bernard Weber was the person who managed the New Seven Wonders Foundation (New7Wonders) to launch a major survey to update the Seven Wonders of the World. In this survey, more than 100 million votes were obtained, which resulted in the formation of the Seven Wonders of the New World. The name of this new wonder was announced in Lisbon in 2007. Stay with us to know about the secret of each of them.

Petra | A different city in Jordan

The city of Petra was created by carvings from the heart of the rocks, and it is so amazing that it seems as if extraterrestrials are the builders of this city! For more than 200 years, the Nabateans lived in this city, and its development is due to the favorable economic conditions of the rulers of this city. The interesting thing here is that the word Petra means rock.

One of the most attractive buildings in this city is Qasr al-Banet. This palace has such a mysterious feeling that according to local people, strange sounds can be heard from it at night, that’s why no tourists are seen in this area at night.

• Visiting the city of Petra: every day from 6 am to 6 pm in spring and summer and from 6 am to 4 pm in autumn and winter.

• Visiting fee for people staying for one day: 20 Jordanian dinars

• Visiting fee for people who stay for two days: 55 Jordanian dinars

• Visiting fee for people staying for three days: 60 Jordanian dinars

• Visiting fee for non-residents: 90 Jordanian dinars

• Visiting fee for children under 12 years old: free

Taj Mahal A memorial for the king’s wife

Taj Mahal, a beautiful building located in the city of Agra, India, was built by Shah Jahan, the Gorkan emperor of India, for his beloved Iranian wife, Arjmand Bano Begum, who is remembered as the last gift of the emperor to his late wife. Taj Mahal is known as a symbol of love in the world and is completely covered with white marble. For this reason, this magnificent work is known as one of the seven wonders of the new world, because in addition to the architectural splendor and historical value, we witness the eternal love alive in the heart of the stones of this building. The tomb of the king is also located in this building.

If you want to know more about this historical work, we recommend this article Guide to visiting the Taj Mahal Read in Fly Today tourism magazine.

• Visiting the Taj Mahal: every day (except Fridays) 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset and 8:30 pm to 12:30 am (except Fridays and Ramadan days)

• Visiting fee for entrance: 1100 rupees; Children under 15 years free

• Tomb visit fee: 200 rupees per person

• Night visit fee: 750 rupees for adults and 500 rupees for children aged 3 to 15 years

The Great Wall of China The longest structure in the world

The Great Wall of China was built about 2,000 years ago, with a length of more than 8,000 kilometers, to prevent the invasion of desert travelers. Unfortunately, many people died during the construction of this great structure. The Great Wall of China has been a commercial and military crossing in the past. This wall is not connected and there are gaps in parts of it. Parts of it are also circular and parallel, and so far more than 300 heads of state and prominent people have visited it. Currently, the Great Wall of China is one of the The most famous sights of Beijing is considered.

• Visiting the Great Wall of China: every day from 7 am to 9 pm

• Visiting fee: from 40 to 200 Chinese yuan

Colosseum The largest theater for gladiator battles

Colosseum, a theater with amazing architecture and one of the The most beautiful sights of Rome It is Italy that is considered as the biggest theater of the Roman Empire. This building witnessed many bloody battles of gladiators and wild animals, which were done for the entertainment of the emperor and nobles at that time. The original name of the Colosseum amphitheater was Flavian, which is derived from the name of the emperor of this dynasty. With the passage of time, this work was affected by many disasters and during these years, earthquakes damaged it the most. At that time, the Colosseum had a capacity of 50,000 people.

• Visiting the Colosseum: every day from 9:00 AM to 7:15 PM

• Visiting fee for adults: 16 euros

• Visiting fee for people under 18: free

• Visiting fee for people with disabilities accompanied by one person: free

Machu Picchu The Lost City of the Incas

Machu Picchu is a 600-year-old ancient citadel located on a high mountain slope in the beautiful city of Peru, and due to its special and mountainous location, it has been hidden from view for centuries! The unique architecture of this place attracts many people to Peru every year. In Machu Picchu, there are also different parts which include residential, agricultural, royal and sacred part. This building consists of thousands of stone structures.

Interestingly, when explorer Hiram Bingham III encountered Machu Picchu in 1911, he was looking for another city called Vilcabamba! That’s why Machu Picchu became known as the legendary lost city of the Incas. When Bingham arrived, three farming families lived there.

• Visiting Machu Picchu: every day from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM

• Visiting fee for adults: 45 USD

• Visiting fee for children under 3 years old: free

Chichen Itza A place to sacrifice

Chichen Itza is one of the most famous ancient sites in Mexico, which was a place for human sacrifice and offering it to the Mayan rain god named Chuck! There are evidences of human sacrifices in this pyramid. Also, many stone buildings can be seen in the area of ​​this building, which were used as bathrooms, shops, etc. in the old days. There are also two big water wells in this area which were used to supply the water needed by the people.

• Chichen Itza visit: every day except Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm

• Visiting fee for adults: 65 USD

• For children: USD 32

• Cost of visit for infants: free

Statue of Christ A statue on the escape of Brazil

The statue of Christ (Christ the Redeemer) with a height equal to 38 meters, is located at the tip of Corcovado mountain and at an altitude of 700 meters, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The state of this statue is standing and made with open hands. Due to the size of this statue, it can be well seen from the bottom of the mountain, the statue of Christ is now known as a symbol of the country of Brazil.

• Visiting the statue of Christ: every day from 8 am to 7 pm

• Visiting fee for adults: 20 USD

• For children 5 to 11 years old: 13.5 USD

• For people over 60 years old: 6.5 USD

• For children under 4 years: free

Seven wonders from the past to the present

In this article, we told you what was about the seven wonders of the world, surely seeing each of these works closely has a different mood and will bring a different experience for each person. Some of these works have disappeared, but you still have a chance to see some of them.

Have you ever visited the Seven Wonders of the World? If you have never traveled to these places, which of them is the most interesting for you to see? Share your thoughts with us.

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