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The Nominees for the new 7 wonders are:
Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Built atop what is known as the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, the
Acropolis was to radiate power and protection for its citizens. The
temples of the Acropolis have become the some of most famous
architectural landmarks of ancient and modern history. Today, the
Parthenon in particular is an international symbol of Greek
civilization. A graphic illustration of the temple also appears in
the UNESCO logo, representing culture and education.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Mohammed I, the first king of the Nasriden a Moorish dynasty in
Granada - converted a 9th-century castle into his private royal
residence, and it is this which we now know as the Alhambra. The
structure, which covers an area of 13 hectares, is renowned for its
stunning frescoes and interior detail. The building is one of the
finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world and is among
Europe's most-visited tourist attractions.
Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia
Angkor is the most important monument of the south-east Asian Khmer
Empire and the world's largest sacred temple. Built during the
reign of King Suryavaman, at the beginning of the 12th century,
Angkor is noted for its intricate ornamentation and striking
beauty. With its water moats, concentric walls and magnificent
temple mountain in the center, Angkor Wat symbolizes the Hindu
cosmos, with its oceans at the periphery and the Meru mountain at
the center of its universe.
Chichen Itza Aztec site, Yucatan, Mexico
Chichen Itza, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the
political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its
various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac
Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of
the Prisoners can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an
extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition.
The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all
Mayan temples.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado
mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor
da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is
one of the world's best-known monuments. The statue took five years
to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become
a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who
receive visitors with open arms.
Colosseum, Rome (Can be spelled 'coliseum' as in the
crossword)
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give
favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the
Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and
virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still
bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design.
Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of
the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for
the joy of the spectators.
Easter Island Statues, Chile
Discovered on Easter Sunday, 1722 by Dutch explorer Jakob
Roggeveen, this collection of 25 meter-high stone sculptures still
puzzles historians and archaeologists as to its origins. It is
believed that a society of Polynesian origin settled here in the
4th century and established a unique tradition of monumental
sculpture. Between the 10th and 16th centuries, they erected the
enormous stone figures, known as the Moai, which have long
fascinated the entire world and endowed this island with a mythical
atmosphere.
Eiffel Tower, Paris
The creation of Gustave Eiffel, this magnificent steel tower has
come to serve as a symbol of Paris, as well as of France itself.
The structure is not only a landmark that is recognized all over
the world, but is perhaps the most popular architectural
achievement in the Western world. It was the tallest man-made
structure in the world until the Empire State Building was
constructed. The tower is visited by six million people every
year.
Great Wall, China
The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications
into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes
out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been
built and is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of
people must have given their lives to build this colossal
construction.
Hagia Sophia Church, Istanbul, Turkey
The Hagia Sophia was erected during the reign of Emperor Justinian
(532 - 537 A.D.), when the Byzantine Empire was at the height of
its power and influence. The massive dome, which is the prominent
architectural feature, has since often been used as a model for the
design of Islamic mosques. Indeed, after the fall of Byzantium, the
Hagia Sophia was converted into an Ottoman mosque. Today, the
monument is a museum serving both Christians and Muslims.
Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Laid out in 794 A.D., the palaces and temples of Kyoto were the
residences of Japan's emperors and shoguns for more than 1,000
years. The Japanese Emperor is enthroned at the Imperial Palace of
Gosho. Among other significant works are the Higashi Nonganji and
Nishi Hoganji temple complexes, the Kinkakuji Temple with its
'Golden Pavilion' and the Kiyomizu Temple, the temple 'clear
waters'. The Kyoto sites have been destroyed and rebuilt many times
throughout history and are today among Asia's greatest cultural
heritage sites.
Kremlin/St. Basil's, Moscow
Built as a residence for Ivan I, the Kremlin was the official
residence of the Czars until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Today, it
still houses the Presidents office. In front of the Kremlin is Red
Square “ an impressive and exuberant plaza which, for many people,
is associated with the infamous May Day demonstrations. Rising from
the square is St Basil's Cathedral, built in the 1550s to
commemorate Ivan the Terrible's capture of the Mongol stronghold of
Kazan.
Machu Picchu, Peru
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in
the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ('old mountain').
This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau,
deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was
probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and,
after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained
'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram
Bingham in 1911.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle was built in a time when castles and
fortresses were no longer strategically necessary. Instead, it was
born of pure fantasy a beautiful, romantic composition of towers
and walls in the perfect setting of mountains and lakes. The
combination of various architectural styles and intrinsic craftwork
has inspired generations of adults and children alike.
Ancient City of Petra, Jordan
On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital
of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.).
Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city
with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater,
modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of
4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high
Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive
examples of Middle Eastern culture.
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza, the oldest and only Ancient Wonder still
standing, are testimony to perfection in art and design, never
subsequently achieved. They were built by planners and engineers
purely to serve their earthy rulers - who were also their gods.
Philosophy did not exist at this time, and creation was not subject
to any questioning. The pyramids are the purest of constructions,
built for eternity.
Statue of Liberty, New York
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of the French government to the
United States to honor the ideals of freedom and independence. It
was a very early gesture of national generosity. This huge statue
became a symbol of hope and freedom for many hundreds of millions
of people who immigrated to the United States during the 20th
century to find a new life of peace and prosperity. It is also the
one New7Wonders candidate that most closely resembles one of the
Ancient 7 Wonders - The Colossus of Rhodes.
Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom
Construction of Stonehenge took place between 3000 and 1600 B.C.
With each stone weighing around 50 tons, it is regarded as a truly
amazing feat of engineering. Although it is not clear who built the
monument, nor for what purpose, it has been speculated that it was
either a temple dedicated to the worship of ancient earth deities,
an astronomical observatory or a sacred burial site.
Sydney Opera House, Australia
When the Sydney Opera House was finished in 1973, this landmark
building - in the true sense of the expression, - put the whole
continent of Australia on the world map. This building does not
imitate or reflect what we generally imagine an opera house might
look like, indeed, it is a completely abstract interpretation. The
ability to create abstract art only developed after the invention
of photography in the late 19th century, when painters first began
to experiment with an abstract, cubist interpretation of
reality.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the
fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late
wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out
walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel
of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it
is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell
window.
Timbuktu City, Mali
In the 12th century, Timbuktu was at the crossroads of the four
most important caravan paths supplying the Arab world, which then
spanned from the Middle East all the way to Spain. The accumulation
of wealth made it one of the wealthiest places on earth at the
time. This allowed one of the first universities in the history of
humankind to be established the celebrated Islamic university
called the Koranic Sankore, where 20,000 students studied law,
medicine, rhetoric, etc. Today, it remains with us as a powerful
myth and, in this way, resembles another Ancient Wonder, the
Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The New 7 Wonders of the World
will be announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in
Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday July 7 2007 - 07/07/07
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