B) The following are seven attractions that made the cut of 21 that I feel should have made the final list of seven world wonders:
Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy
Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between wild animals. Though the Colosseum has had it’s fair share of destruction from both natural forces (ie. earthquakes) and human-induced events (ie. vandals), it was able to withstand these forces and remain standing for thousands of years. This shows …show more content…
They were constructed between 2550 and 2540 BCE. The construction of these pyramids was a “national project”. It has been estimated that around 100,000 egyptian labourers worked on the construction of these Pyramids for the sole purpose of serving their rulers whom they thought of as gods. The Pyramids of Giza have stood strong for many centuries, and should last for many more to come. It is the last of the ancient wonders and has proven its worth to make the New 7 Wonders of the …show more content…
The purpose of stonehenge along with how the stones got to England is still unknown to this day. Some think stonehenge was used as a place for people to go for healing while others say Stonehenge was used as some sort of astronomical calendar used to study the movements of the sun and moon. Though why and how stonehenge was built is unclear, there’s one thing that is known for sure; Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery. For an ancient monument to remain in so much secrecy, it truly is a monument of magnificent wonder and fascination to many in our modern
Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy
Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between wild animals. Though the Colosseum has had it’s fair share of destruction from both natural forces (ie. earthquakes) and human-induced events (ie. vandals), it was able to withstand these forces and remain standing for thousands of years. This shows …show more content…
They were constructed between 2550 and 2540 BCE. The construction of these pyramids was a “national project”. It has been estimated that around 100,000 egyptian labourers worked on the construction of these Pyramids for the sole purpose of serving their rulers whom they thought of as gods. The Pyramids of Giza have stood strong for many centuries, and should last for many more to come. It is the last of the ancient wonders and has proven its worth to make the New 7 Wonders of the …show more content…
The purpose of stonehenge along with how the stones got to England is still unknown to this day. Some think stonehenge was used as a place for people to go for healing while others say Stonehenge was used as some sort of astronomical calendar used to study the movements of the sun and moon. Though why and how stonehenge was built is unclear, there’s one thing that is known for sure; Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery. For an ancient monument to remain in so much secrecy, it truly is a monument of magnificent wonder and fascination to many in our modern