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Forgotten Wonders of the World |
Since the time of ancient history, spanning over several thousand years, man has created what is known as the ‘Wonders’ which enthralled onlookers and are doing so till date. But sometimes being built too late or early, missed the chance of making it to the Seven wonders of any era, which is why slipped out of the minds of humanity over time, to be encompassed in the list of Forgotten wonders of the world.
Each of these Forgotten wonders of the world are marvelous masterpieces in their own right, but have been either partially destroyed, or buried under the weight of centuries of neglect and then excavated recently or simply lost in the fight of survival of the fittest, in the world of marvelous architectural and engineering feats. These Forgotten wonders of the world do not belong to any time period and are independent of categorization. They are individual entities, with grandeur set apart from the rest.
Aztec Temple: After the Mexicans (Aztecs) established themselves on the island of Tenoch, they were not able to build a temple worthy of Huitzilopochtli. At the begining, because of the lack of rock, they built it with sticks and hay. Then later when they had access to rocks, they rebuilt it. But it was not until the reign of Tizoc that the temple aquired the vision of magnificence it holds today. It was inaugurated in the year 1487.
Banaue Rice Terrace: Bannue Rice Terraces are one of the marvels of the ancient Asian hands, constructed 2000 years ago. Banaue Rice Terraces in Philippines spans across many vistas of land and are till date ever expanding. These are nothing but terraces engraved into the mountains of the Ifagao, a feat which took many decades to be achieved. This unique engineering endeavor has wowed engineers till date, and this has led many scholars around the globe to consider it as the eighth wonder of the world.
Borobudur Temple: This Forgotten Wonder of the World is thought to have been built between the end of the seventh and beginning of the eighth century A.D. It is the highest symbol of Buddhism, the Borobodur stupa is also a replica of the universe. It symbolises the micro-cosmos, which is divided into three levels, in which man's world of desire is influenced by negative impulses; the middle level, the world in which man has control of his negative impulses and uses his positive impulses; the highest level, in which the world of man is no longer bounded by physical and worldly ancient desire. Considered as the greatest of Buddhist temples of the world, The Borobudur Temple is one of the grandest Forgotten wonders of the world located in Java, Indonesia. Great Stupa situated on stone-dressed, terraced and galleried mound, it is one of the most impressive monuments created by mankind.
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Inca City: Inca ruins are one of the Forgotten Wonders of the World. For centuries the Inca city was lost in the Peruvian jungles despite being within sight of the key religious center at Machu Picchu. They were recently discovered. Inca City or the Inca City of Machu Pichu is well known as the ‘Lost City of the Incas’, the dynasty which built the ancient organized empire of Inca. The most noteworthy element about this ancient ruin is the tremendous height at which it was built, clinging on to the remote mountain-top amid the soaring peaks of the Andes in Peru, which kept it long-deserted until its discovery in the 20th century by an American explorer.
Statue of Liberty: Located on a 12-acre island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is also the symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924, and restored for the centennial on July 4, 1986.
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Mayan Temples: This Forgotten Wonder of the World is a remnant of Hinduism in the Southeast of Asia. These temples are scattered through Vietnam, Sumatra, Java, Bali, and a number of the islands of the Philippine archipelago. The civilization of India influenced the languages, scripts, calendars, and artistic aspects of these peoples and nations. The Mayas never used alphabets or wheels but were advanced in arts, science, mathematics and architecture reflected by the amazing Mayan Temples of the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Of which Chizén Itzá with Warriors of Chizén Itzá and Court of Thousand Columns, the Temple of Kukulcan or ‘the Castle’ are the most famous.
Temple of Inscriptions: 80 feet below the temple floor and 5 feet beneath the level of the central plaza, this Maya pyramid, housed an elaborately carved sarcophagus and the remains of a royal person along with a multitude of jade and other artifacts. Later it was identified as the remains of Hanab Pacal. Today surrounded by the many species of plants, the temple of the Inscriptions located in Mexico is considered as the most aesthetically appealing structures of the ancient Mayan civilization. On the south of the Central Plaza of Palenque was found a temple with hieroglyphic inscriptions engraved on the walls, and henceforth, the temple got the name with which it is called today.
Throne of Persepolis: The present-day Persian name of this Forgotten Wonder of the World is Takht-e-Jamshid ("Throne of Jamshid", a legendary Iranian King). The Throne Hall was used in New Year's celebrations when delegates presented the annual tribute to the Persian King. The city of Persepolis was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1970. Located a little away from Shiraz in Iran, The Throne Hall of Persepolis is a stupendous building in the site of the ancient city of Persepolis built in the times of the first dynasty of Persian Empire. Also known as ‘Hundred-Column Hall’, it is considered to be the largest of the palaces of Persepolis and was used as the Throne Room.
City of Petra:The ancient city of Petra which had architectures built out of bands of sandstone, painting the city in many a colors of the spectrum remained hidden in the mountains of Jordan until rediscovered in the 20th century. Little remains of what used to be a spectacular and grand city of Petra, and the only prominent buildings include the Treasury and the Tombs of the Nabateans. In those times of the ferocious and brutal hordes of the desert, Petra had remained impervious.
Suez Canal: The canal linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea consists of two parts: the first linking the Gulf of Suez to the Great Bitter Lake, and the second connecting the Lake to one of the Nile branches in the Delta. However, the Suez Canal emerged on the political scene only in 1956, only when Egyptian president Nasser announced the nationalization of the Canal.
Sydney Opera House: It is located in Sidney, New South Wales, Australia. It is an extremely well known performing arts venue and a land mark of the Sidney Harbor. Shaped in the form of a gigantic ship, the Sydney Opera House can easily be called one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in the modern times, yet losing its significance to the grander wonders. Hosting numerous cultural and musical programs, its location on the world’s most beautiful harbor in the Australian city, makes the view against the night sky even more spectacular.
Red Fort in India: The place which was once home to the exquisitely beautiful Peacock Throne, the Red Fort in Delhi is a classic example of the Mughal architecture built by the Emperor Shah Jahan over a decade. This impressive fortress is made out of red sandstone thus giving it the name and houses many a structures within ranging from halls, marble palaces, private apartments, mosque and beautiful gardens, all of which withstood the test of time.
Allwondersoftheworld.com will give you a more comprehensive idea and more amazing information about the Forgotten Seven Wonders of the World.
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