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Seven Forgotten Wonders of the Medieval Mind |
Out of sight is out of mind – perhaps this has been the fate of the Seven forgotten medieval wonders of the world, which in the past had indeed inspired awe, admiration and respect in the heart of onlookers down the centuries after its creation but lost their importance to test of time. While some of these Seven forgotten medieval wonders of the world got eroded and destroyed to be converted to the state of ruins, some others lost in the competition with the more excellent works of human creativity and engineering feats that followed.
Medieval era around the world sparked the flame of intelligence and zeal for creativity, evident in the wondrous works of the time. But the turn of events and science since the time of the medieval to the modern world has been dramatic, leading to more extraordinary works, dwarfing the marvels of the medieval world.
Provided below is the list of Seven forgotten medieval wonders of the world which are unique pieces of art and magic given form by the human mind and imagination.
Abu Simbel Temple : Typical of the Egyptian sculpture and architecture, The Abu Simbel Temple lies on the western banks of the river Nile, close to Aswan. Built by Pharoah Ramses II, this stupendous rock-cut temple would have been lost to the world forever, had not it been for the Aswan High Dam, which prevented it from getting submerged. Damaged to some extent, it is the most recognized architectural marvel today, next only to the Pyramids of Giza.
Angkor Wat : Perhaps the largest religious structure in the world, Angkor Wat is located at Angkor, Cambodia and was constructed for King Suryaverman II. A stupendous structure, streaks of both Hinduism and Buddhism are seen in the architecture, as it remained an important religious center for many decades since its construction. An immense symmetrical complex of ornamented buildings, it enclosures and gateways, it forms a beautiful temple-palace.
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Taj Mahal : The spectacle of the Taj Mahal against the moonlit sky is indescribable, and during the day too it looks much same, truly worthy of the name – Crown of the Queen’. Built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan on the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra, the magnificent Taj Mahal is his memorial to his dead wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The interior of the Taj Mahal is richly decorated with intricate relief carvings and inlaid stone, while the garden makes the entire look heavenly. Considered as one of the greatest and most beautiful work of art, conveying the feeing of romance in the purest sense.
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Mont Saint Michel : Known to the world for being the home to the revered Benedictine Abbey with gold leaf statue of St. Michael, Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island lying off the coast of France in the North West direction. The entire island itself is covered by the church and offers a spectacular spectacle of the surrounding waters and mainland.
The Parthenon : One of the greatest single buildings known to the world, Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BC and is part of the legendary Acropolis of Athens, Greece. It is considered to be the grandest of Doric Temples and once contained some of the finest sculptures ever produced by the human hands. Its primary purpose was to house and protect the gold and ivory image of Athena by the famous Greek sculptor, Pheidias.
The Shwedagon Pagoda : Known to be the most easily recognizable Burmese symbol, the Shwedagon Pagoda, a Buddhist Stupa, is the greatest religious site of the country and the greatest pagoda of its kind in the whole world. Comprising of shimmering gold towers, domes and steeples , it can be easily seen and recognized from any part of the capital city of Rangoon and carries in its very name the capital city’s former name – Dagon.
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