For quite a long time, the list of the most ancient 7 wonders of the world was passed down from generation to generation. Thousands of tourists came to see the beauty of ancient buildings, schoolchildren studied the wonders of the world in schools around the world. Now some of the wonders of the world have been destroyed, and some have been preserved and restored, in any case, the time has come to announce a new list, consisting of no less ancient, but very beautiful and stunning wonders. This list of the seven wonders of the modern world was formed thanks to the independent company New Open World Corporation, which announced a vote. Those people who have a telephone and the Internet took part in it. Based on the results of voting in July 2007, a list of the best and most beautiful places on the globe was formed.
Machu Picchu
Must be a famous place in Peru. Legends about it have been circulating for a long time, since it gained popularity as soon as it was discovered. It could not be otherwise, because this is an amazingly beautiful stone city among the picturesque nature of South America, built by the Incas on the ridge of one of the mountains. The view is simply breathtaking. A clearly organized, fairly developed settlement, with temples and ritual places right in the middle of the mountain peaks. This coloring is difficult to describe, but each photo reveals a simply unique picture.
The heavenly city is located at an altitude of 2057 meters, and has already suffered some shocks in the form of the elements and greenery growing around. It is believed that approximately 1,200 people lived in the settlement. The city occupies a fairly large area, but many of the buildings are warehouses and temples, so sometimes archaeologists are inclined to believe that this city was more of a place of pilgrimage or a ritual place. In general, it is impossible to say exactly why this city was built. But this is not as important and mysterious as the question of why people left it. On the territory there are many ritual objects, houses, well crafted and built for a long stay. But very few human remains were found, although there is a possibility that time took its toll. There are many theories about where the Incas disappeared to. Someone claims that the epidemic took them away, many died, others ran away. There is also a possibility that they could not withstand the weather conditions.
In this area, sometimes it rains heavily and even floods such houses. There is even a legend in which they say that the local people angered the Sun God. But the fact is that the city was abandoned and lost. For a long time it stood among the ridges, useless to anyone, suitable only for wild animals. They reigned there and destroyed everything around them along with nature. However, the place did not lose its beauty because of this, and one might even say it gained it. This is one of the few places in the world where you can see such a mysterious and beautiful human structure that was given over to nature.
Now many tourists visit Machu Picchu every day, getting there is quite easy and there are tours there. And although it is already too crowded for a lost city, these stone streets and beautiful views are simply amazing and a must-see.
Natural wonders of the world - 40 most unique objects
You never cease to be amazed at how nature can surprise and amaze! If a person ever manages to visit these places, his impressions of what he saw remain forever in his memory.
Abanda Caves, Gabon
The only place in the world with a permanent population of cave crocodiles. These dwarf crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis) are evolving into a new species. They are almost blind and eat bats.
Aldabra - the kingdom of giant tortoises, Seychelles
The only ecosystem in the world ruled by turtles. More than 100,000 giant tortoises live here, which are at the top of the food chain. In addition, the island is home to about 400 species of animals and plants that are found nowhere else in the world.
Andros Black Hole, Bahamas
Round holes with unusually black water are found only on the islands of South Andros and Grand Bahama. Their water is crystal clear, but at a depth of about 17 m there is a layer of hot pink jelly - a colony of microorganisms. The most unique aspect is that microorganisms heat water to temperatures up to 40°C - perhaps the only place on Earth where microorganisms heat water. Under the layer of bacteria, the water is clear and cold again.
Blood Falls, Antarctica
This red “icefall”, about 14m high, reveals an unusual ecosystem that has developed over a million years in the salt lake below the Taylor Glacier. Microorganisms here have adapted to live without light, feeding on sulfates and “breathing” iron ions.
Blue garnets of Bequila, Madagascar
The only known place on the planet where blue garnets are found in large quantities. In fact, until 1997 it was believed that there were no blue garnets in the world. These unique stones change color to bright purple when exposed to artificial light. It is possible that the find has been exhausted.
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Caño Cristales, Colombia
A unique river ecosystem with unnatural bright colors. They are created by living organisms such as the bright red aquatic plant Macarenia clavigera, yellow, green-blue and black algae and sand. This ecosystem developed on the isolated plateau of the Serrania de la Macarena.
Lightning Catatumbo, Venezuela
The world's only continuous thunderstorm, where up to 20,000 lightning flashes are visible every night.
Nike Crystal Cave, Mexico
A cave with fantastic crystals of incredible size. The largest selenite crystals here reach a length of 12 m and a weight of up to 55 tons. The crystals have an ideal shape. There is no other cave like it in the world. The cave is now flooded.
the great Wall of China
Surely you all know this heritage of the East. This is the longest structure that man has created with his own hands. It was created in China in order to protect the country from enemy attacks. Now those days are gone and the place has become a cultural monument and a famous tourist destination.
You can get there easily, but for excursions they choose some part, because believe me, when you hear the longest human structure on the planet, you should not imagine something that you can walk through in a day. The wall is of a very large scale; the official figure indicates 21,196 kilometers. And this is amazing, how was it even possible to build something like this? This is a real defensive system of an entire country, and it is clear that it was not built in one day; over the course of almost three centuries it was gradually erected. Now you can see this amazing building. Some parts have disappeared due to destructive wars or natural phenomena. It may seem fantastic, but archaeologists are still finding parts of the foundations of collapsed walls in some places.
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The wall itself is built from ordinary previously used bricks, in different places it has a different “design”, as you can call it. But we must remember that this is a defensive structure. There are many observation towers, but it is only seven meters wide. The Chinese Wall is not visible from space, but its greatness is achieved when you, as a small person, stand on its top and look into the distance, realizing that you cannot see where it ends.
7 best wonders of the world located in Russia
Yes, in our country there are also many amazing places where tourists come from all over, even the most distant countries of the world, to see these wonders with their own eyes.
- Lake Baikal.
- Mamaev kurgan.
- Peterhoff.
- Elbrus.
- Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka.
- Unique weathering pillars located there.
- St. Basil's Cathedral.
Coliseum
When people think about Rome, they most likely remember the Colosseum as its symbol. A huge amphitheater, built back in the 1st century AD, designed for great gladiatorial fights, where people and animals fought to the death for the entertainment of people. “Bread and circuses” are famous words that directly describe the Roman Colosseum. The architect was Quintius Aterius, he thought through the entire building and how it looks to this day. Slave labor was apparently used for construction at that time.
The slaves built it day and night and finished it in 8 years. Although the building was erected in such an inhumane way and for brutal battles for fun, it looks majestic and amazing. This is the largest amphitheater: 13 meters of foundation, 4 floors of different levels, 80 walls and 7 ring walls. The levels were distributed by rank, the nobility sat at the very bottom, then the common people, on the third the poorest townspeople sat on wooden benches, and the 4th floor was added in the 2nd century also for common people. The floor in the Colosseum is wooden and movable. A brilliant idea for battles that allowed you to change the arena mound. So it was usually covered with sand for gladiator fights, but sometimes it was filled with water.
With the fall of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum and its popularity also began to decline. Although the holidays there previously lasted more than 100 days, it gradually began to collapse. Also, for some time during the Renaissance, they tried to use it as an amphitheater and hold performances, but in the end it only became a shelter for the homeless. In the eighteenth century, in honor of the blood shed in this place, Pope Benedict the Fourteenth at that time decided to erect a cross there and conduct church rituals. Now this magnificent structure has become a symbol of Rome. Time has destroyed the original appearance of the Colosseum, but its splendor has not diminished at all.
Appearances of saints in our time
Our modern times are also replete with miraculous appearances of the holy fathers to ordinary people. Thus, there are many stories of ordinary people about the miraculous help of St. Nicholas, who more than once appeared in the form of an old man and showed the right path to people, then mysteriously disappeared.
Together with Nicholas the Pleasant, other saints often appeared and helped people who revered these saints and constantly turned to them in prayer.
Thus, the holy saints of God accompany us invisibly, and sometimes even visibly provide great help in our days.
Petra
This is an ancient city, the capital of Idumea, now located in Jordan. This city amazes with its appearance and location. Already at the entrance, it seems as if it is made of sand and magic, like in old cartoons. It is located in the Siq Canyon of the Arava Valley. Several conditions made it possible to build a city in such a place. This was difficult to do, since the conditions were quite unfavorable. After all, this is a real desert, and the city seems to consist of rock. In fact, this is what “Petra” directly translates as Rock, the city was built from this stone, which simply resembles sand. Several major trade routes from the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf passed through it.
This oasis in the middle of the hot desert was a paradise for traders, they all headed towards it. The Nabataeans (later the city became the capital of the Nabataean kingdom) knew how to control the flow of water well, they built dams and collected water, which helped them live in the middle of the desert, without even thinking about drought. They even managed to trade water, which is truly amazing. Now you can admire this amazing place. Maybe you saw in the pictures the entrance to the city, which looks amazing and is very popular among tourists.
The kingdom fell from the onslaught of the Roman Empire, and it is interesting that for several centuries it was considered a lost city among the sands, a kind of pearl of the desert. And in 1812 it was found by a Swiss traveler. The city looks unique, it feels as if nature itself created it. Houses and various places are made right into the rocks. It has still been little studied; they say that the area still hides many secrets, but not everyone can endure such conditions. But getting to know this place will leave a unique feeling.
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Miracles of the Lord in our lives
I remember she promised to tell me where exactly to start, I don’t know, and when I’ll continue, I don’t know either, but I’ll probably start with the last one, because this miracle of the Lord was given to us by YOUR prayers.
…
As you remember, last August, I strongly asked for prayers for my mother Nadya, the mother of my husband
. And it all went something like this:
19 years earlier, she was diagnosed with cancer, but it was quite severe, extensive, and medicine was not yet at the current level. In general, the doctors gave her a MAXIMUM of 3 years, and then only with strict adherence to all requirements and recommendations. But what kind of requirements can we talk about when the eldest son got married, divorced, got married, and the granddaughter remained “out of business”, the middle one cannot understand what is on the personal front, and the youngest is generally in the most difficult transitional age. In a word, when she came for the next examination, the doctor did not hide her surprise: “Are you still alive?”
…
But 19 years passed and my mother began to have headaches, we often told her about the hospital, but all people are adults, and she, in some places, won’t tell, in others she will remain silent, in others she will say that she was there, but as it turned out , she was afraid to be examined. She was afraid that the disease had returned...
One August morning, the phone rang, it was my husband’s middle brother, “Come urgently, we didn’t understand anything, but dad called in the morning and said that mom wasn’t talking to him, we didn’t take it seriously, we decided that they had a fight. Now dad called back and said that mom was screaming and not reacting to anything. We’re going after her, and you come urgently.”
We live 70 km from the city, and they are all in the city.
When we left, I felt a slight chill, but even then I did not realize that everything was so difficult.
On the way, we learned that, so as not to delay, they did not call an ambulance and took my mother to the hospital. She doesn't recognize anyone...
When we arrived at the hospital, I was shocked to see this look into nowhere, painful cries for help...
Then there were tests, tomography, waiting - time dragged on endlessly. And then the doctor came out and, without looking into the hole, began to clarify whether there had been any health problems before? Having heard what they were and what they were, she became slightly encouraged (which means we are mentally prepared) and said a preliminary diagnosis, which sent a chill down my spine, and the only thing I thought about was that if only my dad could bear it now, he has a heart disease. And the diagnosis sounded like a death sentence - multiple metastases in the brain
The first thing I did, after recovering from the shock, was to call my dad to arrange the unction, there was a lump in my throat, tears in my eyes - I didn’t believe that this was all real. Some may think these are too strong words, because these are not my parents, but for me they are family, and I love them very much.
Then there were endless mooings, because... they didn’t know where to put her, there is no oncology department in this hospital, and to transfer her to an oncology clinic you need a bunch of papers that take several days to complete. In general, my mother was admitted to the toxicology department, because... free places were found only there. But, in fact, I think so - because of the screams. Mom screamed very much in pain, even though she was unconscious, but it seemed like there were “not people” lying there, you don’t feel sorry for them, unlike other patients.
When they put my mother in bed, they injected her with something so that she would become a little calmer and they straightened us out, saying that we couldn’t help here.
Arriving home, I couldn’t find a place for myself, and my husband and I decided to return to the hospital. Well, we couldn’t leave her there alone in that condition. We quickly got ourselves in order (to go to work in the morning), packed our things and went, we returned to the hospital at one o'clock in the morning.
The doctor on duty was not happy to see us, but he couldn’t keep us out either. He said one thing, with her diagnosis and condition, people no longer come to their senses, why should you be here? But I stubbornly insisted that my mother would come to her senses and we should be close. She’s there even without her things, and we brought her slippers and a shirt. My husband’s older brother later told me that when he sees that I’m taking slippers (they tried to reason with me that even if I’m lucky and my mother gets better, then with her diagnosis, she won’t need slippers), and I kept repeating one thing, but how Will she get up without slippers? The floor is dirty.
Probably at that moment I was not entirely aware of my actions or did not fully accept reality - in a word, it is useless to argue with me at the best of times...
That night in the hospital became the strangest night of my life. It is incredibly difficult to hear a loved one screaming in pain and not be able to do anything. It is incredibly scary to see how the eyes of a loved and loving person look through you. It was an incredibly long night... I begged the doctors to give her more painkillers, it made her feel better and my mother calmed down not for long, for 20-40 minutes, and then again, but after the 4th injection the doctor said that there was nothing more she could do , because This was the daily norm and if I inject more, my heart will not stand it...
The whole ward cursed us, and all my feelings turned off from pain for my mother. My husband and I took turns holding her hand while the other was lying on the bed; it was not possible to sleep, but there was no strength at all, and not because it was night, but because my nerves could not stand it. And holding my hand, I no longer felt anything, it was empty inside, probably nervous, shock, otherwise my heart wouldn’t have been able to withstand this pain for a dear and close person.
In the morning my older brothers arrived, and I went to work to write a leave application. I told my husband that if my mother doesn’t get better, I will leave work, but we won’t leave her alone.
When we left, my husband’s older brother called me, “Mom has come to her senses!!!” The pain has gone away and she smiles and asks about something. The only thing I asked him at that moment was to ask my mother if she agreed to confess and receive communion. Mom agreed and I immediately called my dad. He didn’t answer the phone, the service was going on, but then he said, feeling the vibration of the call, he realized that it was me, and it was a real miracle, because... Mom felt better at the moment when a special request for the health of the sick woman was made.
After the service, dad called me back, I told him that mom can not only receive unction, but also confess and receive communion. Immediately after the service, he and the priest went to the hospital. And at lunchtime my mother already went for a walk along the corridor.
But not even a day had passed since the moment when the doctor told us that she would no longer come to her senses and the doctor was in shock.
Then there were many examinations, because... Oncologists did not believe that with such tests, my mother not only came to her senses, but also returned to a full life. Neurologists clearly saw that this was not their profile. And so six months later passed with endless examinations, a ton of tomographs, and yet the initial diagnosis was confirmed. Moreover, during these six months, according to the tests, it became worse, but my mother’s health was relatively normal, the doctors could not understand why this was so.
But in fact, everything is simple, where man is powerless, God is omnipotent.
Today, my mother has completed a course of radiation, received the first group of disability, but she lives, she was happy about our Wonder, she was worried that we did not have berries on the site and collects them for us in buckets. Yes, there are certain difficulties, but she LIVES!!! She not only came to her senses, but returned to normal life and the doctors cannot find an explanation for this, because... God's miracles are not under their control!!!
Thank God for everything!!!
Taj Mahal
I think everyone is familiar with this magnificent man-made structure, a truly treasure with unforgettable beauty and stunning views. This mosque is located in India. The Taj Mahal mausoleum-mosque is the most outstanding example of a certain culture and architecture. Compared to the miracles already presented, it is the youngest. It was built in 1653, the workers had to do a lot of work, not only on construction, but also so that such a large-scale structure could remain here for a long time.
This is not just a temple, it is a whole sacred complex. The main mosque is made entirely of white marble. Everything around here is a work of art. A striking and wonderful phenomenon of Mughal style architecture. The building is approximately seventy-four meters high. This is indeed a very large-scale and beautiful building, which, perhaps, should be recognized as one of the best buildings in the whole world. This is a wonder of the world, which is still in use today and is the property of India. It is definitely worth seeing and admiring.
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Taj Mahal (India)
Another object from the list of modern wonders. Construction date: 1653. The temple is located in the city of Agra and has a height of 74 meters.
This place is considered holy. Locals come here, tourists come here in search of themselves and peace of mind. The temple has a very beautiful appearance, decorated with precious stones and stucco.
The mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan in honor of his third wife. She was buried next to her husband, separate from the rest of the harem.
There is a theory that this was done in honor of their love. Some say that the temple was built in memory of this girl. She died in childbirth while giving birth to her husband's 14th child.
The building was built for 22 years in a row by 20 thousand people. Just imagine how much you had to love a woman to decide to do this.
Now the tomb has lost a little of its appearance. The white marble has turned yellow and the area needs better care. But despite this, the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most incredible objects in the world.
The cost of visiting the site is 750 rupees for an adult. Children under 15 years old can enter the mausoleum for free. The establishment is open almost every day until midnight.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to the temple is from Delhi by train or book a tour. If you go as part of a tour, you will get acquainted with local legends and learn the history of this place.
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Statue of Christ the Redeemer
The familiar statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro is practically a symbol of the country and its most striking attraction, not to mention, of course, the local culture. It can be seen with the naked eye even when approaching the city. This is truly one of the symbols of Brazil. It is located on a hill and its height is 38 meters. It is made in a simple style with a classic image of Christ with his arms outstretched to the sides, the shape of the body reminiscent of a cross. His arms span is more than 28 meters in length. The place is popular among tourists, so getting there is not so much difficult as it is difficult to be there. A lot of tourists visit it every day.
It can be called a wonder of the world, as it is quite memorable and truly one of a kind. Its location is well chosen and is under the supervision of the local Catholic diocese. From the side, its appearance is even more majestic, so if you drive to its foot, you will find not so much an introduction to the statue, but a beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. A particularly amazing sight can be seen when it rains. Since Jesus stands in the middle of an open area and on a hill he is often struck by lightning. This is simply a unique sight. This is a large-scale and stunning monument.
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Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio)
The 7 wonders of the modern world are complemented by the statue of Christ the Redeemer in the famous Rio. The attraction is located on Mount Corcovado and can be seen throughout the surrounding area.
The statue is located at an altitude of 709 meters. Thousands of locals and tourists come here to ask Christ for redemption or help.
You can get here by bus, car or small train. The statue rises 46 meters. From here you can clearly see the surrounding area and the sea.
How to get to Rio?
The cost of flights to Rio from small cities in the country is high. It’s easier to fly from the capital, choosing your tickets carefully. Cheap ticket options are available on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
The best time to fly here is in spring or autumn. During this period, ticket prices fall. If your flight has a connecting flight in America, apply for a transit visa and prepare a package of documents.
The main currency of the country is the euro, but payments can be made in dollars. If you stay in Rio, you can get to the statue within a couple of hours. How to do this is shown above.
Statue on the map:
Chichen Itza
This is an ancient monument, and many believe that it has long been recognized and famous. But it is included in the list of only new wonders of the world. Although he has great fame. It was erected by the Mayan people, the local Itza settlement of those places. Located in Mexico, a few kilometers from the modern city of Merida. This is a truly ancient building, it is already more than fourteen centuries old. Around the tenth century there was a real boom in development. Chichen Itza reached the height of prosperity, and many magnificent structures were built by them. But everything was fleeting; in the 12th century they lost their political position.
It is still unclear why all the people left these places, and why the city was abandoned. But the fact remains that at some point all the inhabitants abandoned it, and under the forces of nature it began to gradually collapse. This is also an entire abandoned urban complex of Mayan culture, which is truly wonderful. The El Castillo pyramid is especially popular in this place. Many important places have been restored by the architects as much as possible. And now you can see this unique monument to an already lost culture.
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Ancient world
In the 3rd century BC. a list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World appeared. Most of the objects have already been wiped off the face of the earth. It included:
- The Pyramid of Cheops . The only miracle that has survived to this day. Located in Giza, a suburb of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon . They were located in Babylon (on the territory of modern Iraq). Destroyed by the Persians.
- Zeus statue in Olympia . A magnificent sculpture made of gold, wood and ivory. From Greece it was transported to Constantinople (modern Istanbul), where it burned down in a fire.
- Temple of Artemis of Ephesus . All that remains of the magnificent temple built in honor of the Greek goddess is ruins. They are located in Turkey.
- Mausoleum in Halicarnassus . The tomb of the Carian ruler Mausolus is a 45-meter structure with columns and statues. The ruins can be seen on the territory of Turkish Bodrum.
- The Colossus of Rhodes . A giant statue of the ancient Greek god of the Sun - Helios, which stood in the port city of Rhodes. Destroyed by an earthquake.
- Alexandrian lighthouse . Was installed in Egypt for shipping. Destroyed by earthquake.
Miracles through prayers
It is difficult to convince atheistically minded people of the real functionality of the holy image.
Nowadays, there is a large amount of convincing evidence from the lips of people praying for something. Some survived accidents, others regained health after many years of terrible illness, and still others found their other half and happiness until their death.
- One day before going to bed, a woman who rarely turned to the icon of the Wonderworker, which was left by her deceased mother, heard the words “My daughter.” She did not attach much importance to this “vision,” but three days later everything happened again. The woman realized that the Monk Nicholas wanted communication. Her mind began to see clearly, her worldview turned towards religion. The woman began to join the church and ask for protection for her family and all humanity.
- In one rich family, a God-fearing housekeeper worked until old age. When the law on pensions came out, the owner could not find the necessary documents, which greatly upset the pious grandmother. She suggested humbly praying in front of the image of St. Nicholas the Pleasant. That same evening, the hostess discovered a paper bundle with the documents necessary for retirement.
- A small child (2 years old) suffered from severe food poisoning, the temperature rose, and the condition quickly deteriorated. The father was shocked to see the open “fontanel”, and the mother passionately read a prayer in front of the shrine of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Upon the doctor’s arrival, the child’s condition improved somewhat, and the parents hastened to anoint his forehead and stomach with blessed oil, which received power from an earnest request. The boy recovered without even taking ordinary medications.
