the seven Wonders of the world. Lets put the eyes on the 7wounders & know the Mysteries. 4. Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula – Mexico A large pre-Columbian city built in 600 AD by the people of Maya Civilization is now in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. The city has numerous archeological remains varying in style and few are known to be built with scientific importance. More than a million tourists visit the ruins of Chichen Itza every year making it one of the most visited archeological sites in the world. 5. The Roman Colosseum, Rome – Italy A venue that can host almost 50,000 spectators at a time watching Gladiators fight for pride and life, the Colosseum is definitely one of the most spectacular structures in the world. Almost 2000 years old the construction of this wonder is till date inspiring the architecture in Italy. 6. Taj Majal, Agra, India A monument built with and for his love, Begum Mumtaz by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Majal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh is not just a building but a tale of romance and emotions. This white marble monument sparkles as a jewel in the heart of Agra. Persian design of the tomb is the center of attraction with its octagonal corners carved in white marble. 7. Petra, Jordan Built in 312 BC Petra is also known as the Rose City because of the color of stone used to carve the structures. Petra is the most visited tourist attraction of Jordan and is also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Petra is also famous for the modern approach towards water controlling systems using dams and conduits which helped the city in droughts.
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