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2. New Seven Wonders of the World the new version of the seven wonders of the world have been elected by more than 100 million votes from all over the world in 7-7-2007.

4. CHICHEN ITZA

5. Contd..  the most famous temple city of the Mayas.  Chichen Itza which means “at the mouth of the well of Itza “  Each of its four sides has 91 steps—one step for each day of the year, with the 365th day represented by the platform on the top.  symbolizes Worship & Knowledge!

6. COLOSSEUM

7. Contd…  In Rome.  capable of seating around 50,000 spectators  Gladiators’ fights and public performances.  a symbol of Joy & Suffering!  Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70–72 AD

8. The Roman Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre It was commisioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. It was completed by his son, Titus, in 80, with later improvements by Domitian. The Colosseum is located just east of the Roman Forum and was built to a practical design, with its 80 arched entrances allowing easy access to 50,000 spectators, who were seated according to rank. The Coliseum is huge, an ellipse 188m long and 156 wide. Roman Forum Contd…

9. CHRIST THE REDEEMER

10. Contd…  In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  a statue of Jesus Christ in Brazil.  Is located 700 m. above sea level.  stands for Welcoming & Openness!  5th largest statue of Jesus in the world.

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12. *Notice how the Moon appears to be upside down in the Southern Hemisphere. *The statue of the Christ is 125 ft (38 m) tall and is located at the peak of the 2,330 ft (710 m) Corcovado mountain.

13. GREAT WALL OF CHINA

14. Contd…  Is an ancient Chinese fortification.  It was built to protect the rule of China between the 5th century BC and the 16th century.  7,300 km from east to west.  is incredible proof of Perseverance & Persistence!

15. Contd… The Great Wall was constructed with natural materials such as stone and compacted soil. The main reason why the Chinese built the Great Wall was to prevent troops from the north invading Chinese territory. Another great reason is to defend China from attacking Mongols.

16. The Great Wall in 1907, photographer Herbert Ponting The Great Wall in 2006, photographer William Lindesay

17. MACHU PICCHU

18. Contd…  In the south of Perú  “Lost City”.  created by the Inca Empire  It was used as a religious sanctuary and a palace.  a symbol of Community & Dedication!

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20. *Lamas roam freely over the entire site

22. PETRA *It was totally built into the rose stone *This palace is only one of the many structures carved in the stone *Petra was built in 6 th century by the naberatans

23. Contd…  In Jordan.  Petra means rock in Greek.  Its buildings are worked on the same rock in the Valley.  a great symbol of Engineering & Protection!  Evidence suggests that settlements had begun in and around Petra in the eighteenth dynasty of Egypt (1550-1292 BC)eighteenth dynasty of Egypt

24. TAJ MAHAL

25. Contd…  In Agra, India  22 years to complete  by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor the memory of his beloved late wife,, Mumtaz Mahal.  is a great symbol of Love & Passion!  It is termed as "crown of palaces“ and also the “ white Marble mausoleum ”

26. Who Made Taj Mahal And Why? Emperor Shah Jahan built it. He made Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal, (Her real name was Arjumand Banu). they married on 1612

27. How Long Did It Take To Build Taj Mahal? It took 22 years to build it, they began building it in 1631 and it was completed in 1653 and there were 20,000 workers who helped. To build it there it costed 32 million rupees.

28. Contd… Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon