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New "Seven Wonders of the World": the Great Wall of China, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the statue of Christ in Brazil, Machu Picchu Castle in Peru, the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Colosseum in ancient Rome and the Taj Mahal in India.

★ China Great Wall

1987 65438+February The Great Wall was listed in the World Heritage List.

The Great Wall in China is the greatest construction project in the history of human civilization. It was built more than 2000 years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. After the Qin Dynasty unified China, it became the Great Wall of Wan Li. Large-scale construction in hamming period. The vastness of its project and the grandeur of its momentum can be called a miracle of the world. As time went on, things changed. Now, when you climb the ruins of the former Great Wall, you can not only witness the majestic posture of the Great Wall among the mountains, but also appreciate the great wisdom and courage of the Chinese nation in creating history.

The Great Wall is located in the north of China, starting from Shanhaiguan in the east and Jiayuguan in the west, with a total length of about 6,700 kilometers. It is commonly known as the Great Wall of Wan Li.

The construction of the Great Wall lasted for more than two thousand years. According to historical records, the Great Wall was built by more than 20 vassal states and feudal dynasties from the construction of Fangcheng by Chu in the 7th century BC to the Ming Dynasty (1368- 1644). Among them, the Great Wall in Qin, Han and Ming Dynasties is more than 5,000 kilometers long. If you add up the Great Wall built in different eras, the total length is more than 50,000 kilometers. If we build a masonry earthwork wall with a thickness of 1 meter and a height of 5 meters for the Great Wall, this wall can circle the earth more than once.

The main project of the Great Wall is a tall wall stretching across Wan Li, most of which is built at the highest point of the mountain. The endless winding mountains are clearly outlined along the ridge, shaping a galloping and magnificent dragon and becoming a symbol of the Chinese nation. On the wall of Wan Licheng, there are hundreds of Xiongguan and Pass, thousands of watchtowers and beacon towers, which break the monotony of the wall and make the undulating terrain more majestic and steep, full of great artistic charm.

Among all the Great Wall landscapes, Badaling Great Wall in Beijing is particularly strong and well-preserved, and it is the best place to watch the Great Wall. In addition, there are Jinshanling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall and Gubeikou Great Wall. Tianjin Huangyaguan Great Wall, Hebei Shanhaiguan and Gansu Jiayuguan are also famous Great Wall tourist attractions.

The Great Wall in Wan Li, China, is the longest and largest national military defense project in the world. It embodies the blood, sweat and wisdom of our ancestors and is the symbol and pride of the Chinese nation.

The Great Wall has great tourism value and historical and cultural significance. Now, after careful development and restoration, Shanhaiguan, Juyongguan, Badaling, Simatai, Mutianyu and Jiayuguan have become famous tourist attractions at home and abroad. Looking into the distance, with the ancient bosom, the ancient battlefield seems to be just around the corner. Today, the Great Wall, together with the Egyptian pyramids, the Colosseum in Rome and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, is known as the seven wonders of the world. It is a monument of China's ancient culture and the crystallization of wisdom, symbolizing the blood and national spirit of the Chinese nation.

8? 1 ★ Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient historical city in southern Jordan, about 260 kilometers away from the capital Amman. Hidden in the canyon between the Dead Sea and Akbar Bay (in present-day Jordan). It is one of the mysterious ancient cities in the desert of southern Jordan and one of the most famous historical sites in Jordan. Petra is located on a dry mountain at an altitude of 1000 meters, almost entirely carved on rocks.

From the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD, Petra was the capital of Nabatai Kingdom. Located 250 kilometers southwest of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Greek means "rock". The Old Testament is called Silas. BC 1 century, it flourished under the rule of King Aretus III, and its territory expanded to Damascus. In A.D. 106, it was captured by the army of Emperor Trajan of the Roman Empire and became a province of the Roman Empire. It once flourished as a major commercial route. Since the 3rd century, Petra began to decline because of the rise of maritime trade in the Red Sea, rather than land trade routes. When conquered by the Arab army in the 7th century, it was an abandoned empty city. 18 12 was rediscovered by Swiss J. L. Bassahart.

Petra remains have a narrow canyon passage 1.5km long. The widest part of the canyon is about 7 meters, and the narrowest part is only about 2 meters. There are carved caves and rock tombs on both sides. At the end of the canyon, stands a magnificent Hazna Hall (meaning Treasury) carved on the mountain, about 40 meters high and 30 meters wide, with six Romanesque doorposts, which are divided into upper and lower floors and reach the top of the cave. Exquisite patterns are carved on the beams and cornices. Through the valley in front of Hazna Hall, there are the remains of ancient Roman theaters. Behind the theater is a clearing, and the city is built on the surrounding hillside, with temples, palaces, bathrooms and houses. A canal dug out of the rock. There are caves dug in the rocks in the northeast, among which there is a magnificent three-story giant grotto, the front of which is in the architectural style of Roman palace, and it is the mausoleum of kings of past dynasties. Now there is a Petra Grottoes Museum. UNESCO listed it as one of the world cultural heritages.

★ Brazilian Christ statue

The giant statue of Jesus at the top of Ruto Peak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the world-famous masterpieces.

Mount Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, located at an altitude of 23 10 feet, is an ideal place to visit Rio de Janeiro. There is a huge statue of Jesus on the mountain. This plastic statue is the famous Brazilian sculptor Val? 6? 1 Costa and his companions spent 45 years carefully designing and carving, and completed an architectural feat in 193 1. The total height of the statue is 38 meters, the length of the head is nearly 4 meters, and the width of the two hands nailed to the cross is 28 meters. The whole statue is made of reinforced concrete, weighing more than 1000 tons, and stands on the Optimus Prime stone in Hump Mountain. From every corner of the city, you can clearly see that Jesus was crucified.

Brazil is a Catholic country, and more than 90% of the people in the country are deeply Catholics. In the eyes of Christians, this giant statue of Jesus is the embodiment of the "savior" who died for the working people of the world. The icon opens its arms, as if welcoming tourists from all directions and wishing the people peace and prosperity. During the day, it is backed by the blue sky, and its head is wrapped in auspicious clouds, showing its heroic posture; At night, the strong searchlight reflects its huge silver-gray body, which indicates that the icon is infinite in power and always bright.

The giant statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro was built to commemorate the success of the Brazilian independence movement. It can be seen from the city of Rio almost anytime and anywhere, and it is a symbol of Rio.

8? 1 ★ Machu Picchu Castle in Peru

Machu Picchu is known as the "lost city" of the Inca Empire. "Machu Picchu" means "ancient mountain top" in Inca. The ancient city is 2280 meters above sea level, and there are cliffs about 600 meters high on both sides. Under the cliff is the Urubamba River, which runs day and night. Machu Picchu is listed in the world 10 nostalgic holy land list because of its sacred, mysterious and pious atmosphere.

After the Inca civilization was destroyed by Spanish colonists, the survivors retreated from the capital Cuzco and other places to the Andes, and Machu Picchu was one of its last bases. The site is located at the top of a mountain about 70 kilometers northwest of Cuzco, which is extremely difficult for outsiders to enter. Academic circles didn't know about it until 19 1 1. This ancient city is built on the saddle-shaped ridge between two dangerous peaks in the Andes. There are steep cliffs on three sides, and only the south side is accessible. The city wall has a moat and the gate is built at the highest point of the ridge. There are temples, palaces and houses around the downtown square, and the masonry is very strong. The foothills around the suburbs are covered with terraces, which fully shows that the Incas are good at stone construction and mountain farming. There are graves in the crevices outside the city.

The ancient temple of Machu Picchu is located on a very beautiful mountain, with an altitude of 2430 meters, surrounded by tropical jungle. This temple may be the most brilliant urban building in the heyday of the Inca Empire. Huge city walls, terraces and handrails seem to be naturally formed on the precipice. The ancient temple stands on the eastern slope of the Andes and surrounds the basin in the upper reaches of the Amazon River, where it is rich in products.

The site of the ancient city is located on the plateau112km south of Cuzco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, with an altitude of 2,560m. About 1450, Pacha Kutek, ruler of Inca Empire? 6? 1 Inca? 6? 1 Yupanqui built the city. 1532, Spanish colonists invaded Peru and captured Machu Picchu, but finally gave up.

19 1 1 year, American explorer hiram? 6? 1 Bingham found that the ruins of the ancient city were completely hidden under a dense tropical forest. Since then, with the mystery gradually uncovered, the ancient Machu Picchu began to convey its once brilliant imperial civilization to modern society. Although the site is only in ruins, the spectacular scenery of the primitive prosperity period is faintly visible. The streets of the ancient city are narrow and orderly, and palaces, temples, workshops and fortresses have their own characteristics. Most of them are piled up with huge stones, without adhesives such as mortar. Large and small stones are put together, and even a blade can't be inserted. 1983, UNESCO listed Machu Picchu on the World Heritage List.

8? Pyramid of Giza, Egypt 1

The 10 pyramid in Giza, Egypt is one of the seven wonders of ancient times. They stood in the desert on both sides of the Nile. The pyramids are so high that it is easy to believe that they are ancient legends built by gods or giants.

From 2600 BC to 2500 BC, three pharaohs, Khufu, Ha Fula and Menkoala, built three largest and best-preserved pyramids.

The largest of the three pyramids is pyramid of khufu. It is almost a solid boulder, consisting of more than 2 million boulders. Crowds of people dragged these big stones to the slope of the ground, and then piled them around the pyramid by scaffolding.

The completed pyramid was used as a tomb. Ancient Egyptians believed in immortality after death. At first, the tombs in the pyramids were filled with gold and various valuables.

Pyramid of khufu is the largest pyramid in 10. There is a huge sphinx in front of the pyramid of Hafra.

8? 1 ★ Ancient Roman Colosseum

The Colosseum, with its magnificent architectural scale and exquisite design art, has become a witness to the glorious years of the Roman Empire. German architect Heinz? 6? 1 Juergen? 6? 1 best reveals to modern people the secret that the ancient Romans created this great and magnificent building.

The engineering technology and construction equipment of the Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago were naturally different from those of today. However, the craftsmen and great intelligent working people in ancient Rome have invented many tools similar to the large-scale construction machinery at that time to complete large-scale projects.

According to Heinz? 6? 1 Juergen? 6? According to the research of 1 Best, in order to build the Colosseum in ancient Rome, people at that time used at least a mobile platform and a lifting cage for workers to work at high altitude. In addition, the most incredible thing is that a large-scale "crane" was invented at that time to transport heavy building materials such as bricks and stones to high places. Best speculated that in order to build the Colosseum, the Romans built at least 30 "cranes".

8? 1 ★ Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is located on the Yamuna River. It is said that it was built by Shah Han Jia, the fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty in India, in memory of his dead wife. Most historians believe that the Taj Mahal was built in 1632, and it took 22 years to complete.

Thousands of craftsmen from India, Central Asia and even China contributed their hard work and wisdom to the construction of the Mausoleum, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. 2004 is the 350th anniversary of the Taj Mahal. India tourism and local governments have designated this year as the Taj Mahal International Year, hoping to attract more tourists.

This is a Chinese translation.