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By: Loretto Aiello
The new seven wonders of the world are culturally, archaeologically, and historically significant to each country. It shows their values and beliefs through the landmarks. I believe that being aware of each sight is crucial to understand human ingenuity and creativity. It provides an important sense of culture and promotes globalization through the tourism of the monuments.
The Great Wall of China was constructed over 2,000 years ago with the help of 800,000 people as a protection against invasions. It is over 13,000 miles across Northern China, meaning it is the longest man-made structure in the world. It would take 18 months of non-stop walking to travel across it. It is one of the most iconic symbols of China.
Chichén Itzá is an ancient Mayan city on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico that dates back to the 5th century AD. It is known for the step pyramids and most notably El Castillo. The reason why the Mayans left the city remains to be a mystery , but might be due to overpopulation, drought, or warfare.
Petra was built over 2,000 years ago in southern Jordan. It had a rock-cut architecture within the mountains and a water supply system. The most famous structure is Al-Khazneh, known as The Treasury. The people who built it were the Nabataeans and it was done with chisels, hammers, and axes.
Machu Picchu is a 15th century Incan citadel that is 7,970 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built as an estate for the Incan emperor Pachacuti. They got the stones up there by pushing them up the mountain and perfectly aligned them to create the building structure.
Christ the Redeemer is a 98 foot tall statue of Jesus overlooking Rio de Janeiro from Mount Corcovado in Brazil. It was completed in 1931 as a commemoration of 100 years of independence for Brazil. It was a Brazilian and French building collaboration.
The Colosseum is a amphitheater built in Rome, Italy that started in 70 AD. It could hold up to 80,000 spectators to host events like the gladiator contest. The seating arrangement reflected social status, where the emperor was closest to the arena, and the general public was at the back.
The Taj Mahal was constructed in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is made of white marble and located in Agra, India. It stands as a timeless symbol of love where “the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes”.
About The Author:
Loretto Aiello '25
Business
Entrepreneurial LeadHERship Fall 2023 Student
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