It was constructed around the year 2560 bc and is said to have been built as the tomb of king khufu. Among such lists, all of which are limited to seven wonders, are the architectural wonders of the middle ages, the natural wonders of the world. Of the original seven wonders, only onethe great pyramid of giza also called the pyramid of khufu, after the pharaoh who built it, the oldest of the ancient wondersremains relatively intact. The list we now know as the seven wonders of the ancient world didnt come from just one writer, but is the compilation of several different lists over time. This list was named the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is also the only structure still remaining of the original seven wonders of the ancient world. Seven natural wonders of australia and oceania seven wonders by michael woods, mary b. For instance, in 225 bc the mathematician philo of byzantium wrote a book titled the seven sights of the world. The seven wonders of the world grouped by category as defined by national geographic world wonders. The original seven wonders of the world rickyleepotts. More than 2,000 years ago, travelers would write about incredible sights they had seen on their journeys. Hanging gardens of babylon, in babylon, near presentday hillah, babil province, in iraq. There is no specific reason, although the number seven appears in many aspects of mythology and religion. Petra is one of seven wonders of the ancient world.
The hanging gardens of babylon are another ancient wonder. Petra 7 wonders of the world petra 7 wonders of the world. At the start of the game, each player randomly receives a gameboard called a wonder board. Great wall of china, petra, christ the redeemer, machu picchu, chichen itza, taj mahal, great pyramid of giza are the eight wonders of the world. The greeks believed that the number seven was magical,which is why they chose seven wonders. Various lists of the wonders of the world have been compiled from antiquity to the present day, to catalog the world s most spectacular natural wonders and manmade structures. The seven wonders of the ancient world is the first known list of the most remarkable creations of classical antiquity. Of the original seven wonders, only onethe great pyramid of gizaremains intact. These seven wonders were based on popular guidebooks that were used by greek tourists. There are seven wonders of the world and each for its own right. Each board depicts one of antipater of sidons original seven wonders of the ancient world. The many places claiming to be the eighth wonder of the. I n 2007, more than 100 million people voted to declare the new seven wonders of the world. The seven wonders of the ancient world were, by no means, a comprehensive agreedupon list of the most impressive structures of the day.
Campaign was started in 2000 to choose new 7 wonders of the world from the existing 200 monuments. Of the original seven, only the great pyramid exists today. When it comes to naming the world s greatest hits, seven seems like an awfully small number. The colossus of rhodes, the lighthouse of alexandria, the mausoleum at halicarnassus. The seven wonders of grecoroman antiquity inspired the compilation of many other lists of attractions, both natural and manmade, by successive generations. Seven wonders of the ancient world pdf by usefulcharts tpt. If you fail to build defenses your capital city may be destroyed, but ignore technology and your people may be left in the dark ages. Single page basic chart handout of the new seven wonders of the world with names, locations, dates, and descriptions. Introduction over the years, the 7 wonders of the world has been changed, rewritten and updated to include more recent amazing features the world has to offer. From pyramids to temples, our ancestors knew how to get things done. Single page basic chart handout of the original seven wonders of the ancient world with names, locations, dates, and descriptions. New seven wonders of the world pdf by usefulcharts tpt. The hanging gardens of babylon, the lighthouse of alexandria, the temple of artemis, the colossus of rhodes have all faded to dust and memory. This wonder is special because people do not know for sure if it existed.
The new seven wonders of the world easy peasy allinone. Take control of your civilization and decide to invest in science, military or prestige. Colossus of rhodes, in rhodes, on the greek island of the same name. The new wonders were chosen in 2007 through an online contest put on by a swiss company, the new 7 wonders foundation, in which more than tens of millions of people voted. The seven wonders of the ancient world were marvels of architecture, human ingenuity, and engineering on a scale that even the greatest artists of contemporary times would have a hard time. See pictures of the seven new wonders of the world and the. The grand canyon, in the usa, is one of the worlds natural wonders. New seven wonders of the world printables thoughtco. The seven wonders of the ancient world have been celebrated by scholars, writers, and artists since at least 200 b. These marvels of architecture, like egypts pyramids, were monuments of human achievement, built by mediterranean and middle eastern empires of their day with little more.
It includes the channel tunnel connecting france and the u. Original seven wonders of the world presentation on the original seven wonders of the world. Lighthouse of alexandria seven wonders of the ancient world please note. Teachers pay teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials.
The following list of the new seven wonders is presented without ranking, and aims to represent global heritage. In 2007, a swiss foundation put it to the public to nominate a new crop of modern wonders, seizing the long overdue opportunity to. The seven wonders of the world demonstrate humanitys most impressive creations such as the taj mahal and the statue of christ the redeemer. The seven natural wonders of the world are a list of the worlds most astonishing natural attractions. Pdf wonders of the universe wonders series full online. The great pyramid of giza from the original seven wonders of the world, the great pyramid of giza is the only one still standing. Given that the original seven wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century bceand that only one entrant is still standing the pyramids of gizait seemed time for an update. In 2000 a swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the new seven wonders of the world. The original listsometimes called the seven wonders of the ancient world comes from a 225 b. Complete listing of world wonders the seven wonders of the ancient world. The greeks chose seven wonders, because in their culture this number symbolized perfection. The pyramids of giza, the oldest and only ancient wonder still standing, are included as an honorary candidate. Types of wonders seven wonders of the world great wall of china. Seven wonders of the world research project this is a nine page packet of student worksheets they can use when researching the seven wonders of the ancient and medieval worlds.
Stunning images of petra petra archaeological city in the jordanian governorate of maan that is famous for its rockcut architecture and water conduit system. Rather, the list was very much like a modernday tourist pamphlet informing travelers on what to see on their trip. I have been fortunate enough to see all 7 wonders of the world. New seven wonders of the world, taj mahal, machu picchu. Winners were announced on 7 th july 2007 in lisbon.
The seven ancient wonders of the world the ancient greeks made a list of places they thought people should see. The seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. It is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids at the giza necropolis in egypt. Picture gallery of the seven new wonders of the world and the seven ancient wonders. The seven wonders of the ancient world were those recognized as superior sculptural. The current list is not the same as the original list due to individual wonders being destroyed for whatever reason, but i wanted to discuss the original seven wonders of the world with you today.
The original temple was burned down in 356 bc by a madman. This pdf file has brief information on 7 wonders of the our ancient world. Ron tagliapietras the seven wonders of the world describes the original seven ancient wonders of the world and examines other examples in the categories the seven technological wonders, the seven archaeological wonders, the seven architectural wonders, and the seven natural wonders. I never said wow so many times in my life except the day i saw petra. Location of the new 7 wonders the great pyramid of giza was granted honorary status. Wonders of the world pdf free download as pdf file. Seven natural wonders is a project created with the mission of protecting and promoting these aweinspiring original seven natural wonders of the world. Today nothing remains at the site of the old temple except rocksand. Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links. Especially considering only one of the seven original, ancient wonders is still standing the great pyramid of giza. Over time, seven of those places made history as the wonders of the ancient world. Please do not upload it to any other website including school websites or filesharing service like scribd. What are the seven wonders of the world, from ancient to. Giza, egypt, outside modern cairo, is often called the first wonder of the world.
There are written activities and a list of the wonders that students can choose from. The seven wonders of the ancient world the seven wonders of the ancient world is a list of manmade constructions that date back to classical antiquity. This year, and every year from now on, the world celebrates 7 wonders day. Out of all the wonders, my favorite one is petra, jordan. The taj mahal the taj mahal is located in agra, india it was built in 16321653 it was built by mughal emperor shah jahanin memory of his third wife, mumtaz mahal the taj mahal is widely recognized as the jewel of muslim art in india. The new seven wonders of the world the new york times. Popularity poll was conducted by canadian swiss bernard weber and organized by the new 7 wonders. The only one of the ancient wonders that still exists is in giza, egypt. The seven wonders of the ancient world oxford history. At the end of the lesson, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the seven wonders of the world. Must have pdf seven natural wonders of the united states and canada seven wonders of the world wogasep.
The seven ancient wonders of the world nc state university. The 7 natural wonders of the world mnn mother nature. Of the original seven wonders of the world, only the great pyramids of giza remain. They are the acropolis of our day, the stonehenge of now. Volume 3 my first travel books pdf download the seven wonders. It is also known as the pyramid of khufu or the pyramid of cheops. Diodorus of sicily valleys of the kings and queens near modern luxor. Their list of the seven modern wonders of the world celebrates 20thcentury engineering marvels.
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