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New World Woders

Explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations through iconic landmarks like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Wall of China, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer. Uncover the secrets of these historical marvels across the globe.

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New World Woders

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  1. New World Woders

  2. Great Pyramid of Giza • tomb of Pharaof Khufu • the oldest and largest pyramid at Giza • it is considered that about 100 000 people built the pyramid 20 years • in the heart of the pyramid is the kings chambers

  3. Great Wall of China • represents a group of defensive walls • Volume and mass of the largest building in the world • since 1970 is open for tourists visits

  4. Petra • ghost town in Jordan • known for its Hellenistic structures carved in the rock • preserved 800 buildings and the altar • the most famous building is Khazneh al-firaun

  5. The Colosseum • amphiteathar in Rome • was named after the Emperor Nero • in it were gladiatorial fights • Construction began 72 during Emperor Vaspasian and was completed during the reign of his son Domitian

  6. Chichen Itza • was a large pre-Columbian city of Maya, which is from the 10th to the 15th centuries was the capital of the tribe of Itza in the Yucatan • Ell Castillo • Caracol observatory

  7. Parts Chichen Itza • temple wariors • pillars in front of the temple of warriors • many football yard • wall skull • church

  8. Machu Picchu • Sacred Inca city located on the highest part of the Andes in Peru • Evidence of the former Inca empire • 1983 years was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in the Americas

  9. Taj Mahal • Arhitectural monument in Agra, India • Built by the Maghal emperor Snah Johan as a memorial for his early deceased wife

  10. Christ the Redeemer • Statue depicting Jesus Christ on Corcovado hill in Rio de Jainero • The statue was built in the French 1926 • Was offically opened on 12th October 1931

  11. The end Monika Horvat 7.b 

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