7 wonders of the world

CHAT GPT4: The concept of the “Seven Wonders of the World” has evolved over time, with the most commonly referenced lists being the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt): The only surviving wonder from the original list, it was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq): Said to have been built in the city of Babylon, near present-day Baghdad, Iraq. Its existence and actual location remain subjects of debate.
3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece): A giant seated figure of Zeus made by the sculptor Phidias around 435 BCE in Olympia, Greece.
4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey): A large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, located in Ephesus (near the modern town of Selçuk in Turkey).
5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey): A tomb built for Mausolus, the ruler of Caria, in what is now Bodrum, Turkey, around 350 BCE.
6. Colossus of Rhodes (Greece): A giant statue of the sun god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes around 280 BCE.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt): Also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, it was a towering lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt in the 3rd century BCE.

New Seven Wonders of the World:

1. Great Wall of China (China): A series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China.
2. Petra (Jordan): An archaeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
3. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil): A large statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
4. Machu Picchu (Peru): An ancient Incan city set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley.
5. Chichen Itza (Mexico): A large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
6. Roman Colosseum (Italy): An oval amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest amphitheatre ever built.
7. Taj Mahal (India): A white marble mausoleum built in Agra, India by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

These lists reflect the marvels and ingenuity of human civilization across different eras and geographies.

Where is Eifel tower, American freedom statue?

The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. It’s an iconic iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

The “American Freedom Statue” likely refers to the Statue of Liberty, which is located in New York Harbor, USA. Officially known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” it was a gift from France to the United States and is situated on Liberty Island, near Manhattan in New York City. It serves as a symbol of freedom and democracy.

I meant when they removed them from 7 world wonders?

The Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty were never officially part of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.” The ancient list was established long before these structures were built (the Eiffel Tower in 1889 and the Statue of Liberty in 1886).

However, if you’re referring to the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” which was determined through a global poll conducted by the New7Wonders Foundation, neither the Eiffel Tower nor the Statue of Liberty made the final list. This list was finalized in 2007, and while both of these iconic monuments were candidates, they did not receive enough votes worldwide to be included in the final seven. The selection was based on votes from people around the world, and it wasn’t so much that these monuments were removed; they simply didn’t make the final cut based on the global voting outcome.

As I remember Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, the Empire State Building, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Egyptian pyramids, and the Eiffel Tower were 7 wonders before New7Wonders Foundation

It seems you’re referring to a list that combines elements from different eras and categories of wonders, which is not an official list but rather a popular conception of various iconic world landmarks.

The original “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” list, which has been recognized historically, includes the Great Pyramid of Giza but not the other modern structures you mentioned. The Colosseum, while ancient, was not part of this original list either.

The list you’re recalling mixes modern and ancient wonders and seems to reflect a popular but unofficial grouping of world-famous structures, often highlighted in various media or popular culture references. For example, the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower are iconic 20th-century structures, while the Colosseum and the Great Pyramid of Giza are ancient.

The New7Wonders Foundation conducted a global poll to determine a new set of wonders for the modern world, which resulted in a list that includes the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, as you mentioned, but not the Empire State Building or the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

So, while the list you recall is a mix of famous structures from various times and places, it’s not an official list from a historical or archaeological perspective. Instead, it’s more of a reflection of popular landmarks that have captured the public’s imagination around the world.

Something fishy…ok..New7Wonders Foundation Founded on September 1999.. What was the 7 wonders before 1998?

Before the New7Wonders Foundation initiated its campaign, the concept of the “Seven Wonders” primarily referred to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This list was established in ancient times and focused on extraordinary constructions known to the Hellenic world. Here’s that ancient list again for clarity:

1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) – The only surviving wonder of the original seven, this pyramid is one of the most iconic and oldest structures in the list.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) – Fabled gardens whose existence is disputed and details are vague, they were said to be an extraordinary example of ancient engineering.
3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece) – A monumental statue created by the sculptor Phidias in the city of Olympia.
4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey) – A grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, located in Ephesus (near modern-day Selçuk, Turkey).
5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey) – An elaborate tomb built for Mausolus, a satrap of the Persian Empire, in Halicarnassus (now Bodrum, Turkey).
6. Colossus of Rhodes (Greece) – A giant statue that stood at the entrance of the harbor of the island of Rhodes in Greece.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) (Egypt) – An impressive lighthouse located on the island of Pharos in the harbor of Alexandria.

This list remained the most recognized set of wonders until the New7Wonders Foundation initiated its campaign in 2000 to select new wonders for the modern world. The list you mentioned that includes a mix of ancient and modern structures, like the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and the Colosseum, does not correspond to an official list but rather to a common blending in popular culture, reflecting widespread recognition and admiration of these landmarks.

You’ve mentioned the ancient Seven Wonders. What I’m curious about is which structures were recognized as the “new” Seven Wonders before 1998?

Before the New7Wonders Foundation’s campaign, there wasn’t an officially recognized list of “New Seven Wonders of the World” akin to the ancient list. The idea of updating or creating a new list of wonders for the modern world gained popularity with the foundation’s initiative in 2000.

Prior to this, various lists circulated in books, media, and discussions, often reflecting individual or cultural preferences rather than a globally agreed-upon selection. These lists might have included notable architectural feats like the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and the Colosseum, alongside ancient wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza. However, these lists were unofficial and varied depending on the source.

The New7Wonders campaign was unique because it aimed to create a list based on international participation and voting, which hadn’t been done on such a scale before. So, when referring to a list of new wonders before 1998, it’s important to recognize that any such list would have been informal and not universally recognized like the ancient list or the subsequent New7Wonders list.