What the New Seven Wonders of the World, chosen in 2007, look like compared to the wonders of the Ancient World (8 photos)

In 2007, the world selected the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” which unofficially replaced the familiar “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” the list of which was formed back in the 4th century AD.





The determination of the composition of the new wonders of the world began in 2001 (that is, at the beginning of the new millennium) by the non-profit organization New Open World Corporation. The final seven were chosen through voting via the Internet, SMS and telephone surveys.

The project itself did not please many scientists, researchers and historians, and UNESCO representatives completely distanced themselves from it. Nevertheless, it happened and gave us the opportunity to compare the two seven wonders of the world - the new and the classic.

Pyramid of Cheops and Chichen Itza



The most famous structure of Chichen Itza is the Pyramid of Kukulkan, so at this point we are actually comparing two pyramids - from Egypt and Mexico. Despite the similarities, the buildings are separated by millennia: the Pyramid of Cheops was built around 2550 BC, and Chichen Itza - in 600 AD. And they are not at all the same in height - 230 versus only 24 meters in favor of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

By the way, as you know, the Pyramid of Cheops is the only classical wonder of the world that has survived to this day.

Colossus of Rados and Statue of Christ the Redeemer





Two statues are from Greece and Brazil. There is no exact data about the long-destroyed Colossus, but it is assumed that it had a height of about 32-36 meters. The statue in Rio has almost the same height - 38 meters with a pedestal. And the Statue of Christ the Redeemer is the youngest wonder of the world - it was installed relatively recently, in 1931.

Temple of Artemis of Ephesus and Peter



A Greek temple (now in Turkish territory) and an ancient city in modern Jordan, the main attraction of which is the Al-Khazneh temple. The Temple of Artemis was built in several stages and was completed in 380 BC. El-Khazneh appeared not so soon - already in the 1st century AD.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Machu Picchu



The greenest and most blooming wonders of the world, however, the fact of the existence of the Hanging Gardens is debatable. By the way, as you know, the gardens were located in Babylon, which means they were adjacent to another semi-mythical structure - the Tower of Babel.

But Machu Picchu is not such an ancient city - it was founded in 1420 and destroyed in 1572. The second birth of the city happened in the 20th century (1911), when it was discovered by the American explorer Hiram Bingham.

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and Taj Mahal



A mausoleum from ancient Caria (now Türkiye again) and a mausoleum-mosque from India. The first, by the way, was the most durable wonder of the world, not counting the Pyramid of Cheops. The mausoleum was destroyed by an earthquake only in 1494; in addition, its foundation and some of the statues that were inside were preserved.

Alexandria Lighthouse and the Great Wall of China



In fact, the two most useful wonders of the world from both lists: one helped ships navigate, and the other protected them from enemies. The legendary Egyptian lighthouse was one of the most enduring wonders of the world - it was destroyed by an earthquake only in 1480 (15 years before the destruction of the Mausoleum in Halicarnassus).

Temple of Zeus at Olympia and Colosseum



A couple of the most incompatible wonders of the world, which we would hardly associate with sports. The third wonder of the world, the Statue of Zeus, was located in Olympia - it was here that the Olympic Games were born, and certain... competitions also took place in the Colosseum.