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Seven Wonders (other)
Wonders of the World are lists compiled over the ages that catalogue remarkable natural and man-made constructions. Wonders of the World or Wonder of the World may also refer to: Lists Global lists * Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the traditional ancient list * New 7 Wonders of the World, a 2007 list of wonders * New 7 Wonders of Nature, a 2011 list of natural wonders National lists * Seven Wonders of Canada * Seven Wonders of Colombia * Seven Wonders of Poland * Seven Wonders of Portugal ** Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World * Seven Wonders of Russia * Seven Wonders of Ukraine * Seven Wonders of Wales * Seven Natural Wonders of the UK Other lists * Seven Wonders of Jena, seven historical attractions in the German city of Jena Games * ''7 Wonders'' (board game), a 2010 board game by Antoine Bauza * ''7 Wonders of the Ancient World'' (video game) Literature * ''Seven Ancient Wonders'', a thriller novel by Matthew Reilly * ''Seven Wonders'' (series), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonders Of The World
Various lists of the Wonders of the World have been compiled from antiquity to the present day, in order to catalogue the world's most spectacular natural features and human-built structures. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest known list of this type, documenting the most remarkable man-made creations of classical antiquity; it was based on guidebooks popular among Hellenic sightseers and as such only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim and in the ancient Near East. The number seven was chosen because the Greeks believed it represented perfection and plenty, and because it reflected the number of planets known in ancient times (five) plus the Sun and Moon. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Greek historian Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 305–240 BC), at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of seven wonders. These lists have not survived, however, except as references in other writings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
