1. The Acropolis of Athens (450 - 330 B.C.) Athens, Greece. I selected this site because this site is composed of not only temples, but also statutes, monuments, and theatres, such as Parthenon (Chief Temple of Athena), the statue of Athena Promachos, Propylaea (monumental gateway), the Theatre of Dionysus, and forth. In addition, Athens is a largest city and capital of Greece, and is famous for the city, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games and the 2004. Looking at Athens from different point of view I think Athens deserves to be one of new 7 Wonders of the World.
2. Angkor (12th century) Cambodia. The district of Angkor consists of many significant sites, ranging from simple brick towers to huge stone temple complexes, and which is why I voted for Angkor to be a Wonder of the World. Besides, I have been thinking of visiting to Angkor, particularly Angkor Wat, which is most famous there, so I picked this candidate.
3. The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy. Since this stadium, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre, was used for gladiatorial competitions and public spectacles, I opted for it. It was in use until 217, harmed by a major fire from lightning, and four earthquakes between 442 and 1349 devastated the arena, which was then converted into a fortress with a Christian church built into one small area.
4. The Great Wall of China. I elected this location as a Wonder of the World because of the appreciable distance of the Wall. The Great Wall is one of the existing megastructures and the world's longest human-made structure, stretching over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) from Shanhai Pass in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. It is also the largest human-made structure ever built in terms of surface area and mass. Those facts make me feel the magnificence of the China and the grandeur of a human being.
5. The Kremlin and Red Square (1156 - 1850) Moscow, Russia. I am fond of the color, design and uniqueness so that I nominated this site as a Wonder of World. Red Square is often considered the central square of all Russia, and the name of it stems from Russian word “krasnaya”, meaning either "red" or "beautiful." I personally feel aversion towards Russia due to its socialism, yet I want this superb place to be one of the 7 Wonders.
6. Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru. I picked out this site for a couple of reasons. First of all, I deem that the location of it is spectacular. It is located at 2,430 m (7,970 ft) on a mountain ridge, deep in the Amazon jungle above the Urubamba River in Peru, about 70 km (44 mi) northwest of Cusco. Secondly, it has some of the mystery. For instance, all of the construction in Machu Picchu uses the classic Inca architectural style of polished dry-stone walls of regular shape, nevertheless how they moved and placed enormous blocks of stones is a mystery.
7. The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India. I chose this site because of its having line symmetry. As well as the beautifulness of this building, you can be entertained by its symmetrical structure. In addition to it, both the exterior and interior decorations are astonishing. Furthermore, I like the reason why this architecture was built. It was constructed when the second wife of Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal's period of greatest prosperity, died. Hence, I selected this dedicated site.
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a. From Choi
b. we have 4 choices that are matched : The Roman Colosseum, The Great Wall of China, The Kremlin and Red Square, The Taj Mahal.
c. We both agreed that the Colosseum make us thinking battles by gladiators.
d. I am suprised that you knew lots of things about the great wall of china. How do you know that very well?
To Nobu:
A. From Cherry
B. We have 4 choices that are the same, they are The Roman Colosseum, The Great Wall of China,Machu Picchu, and The Taj Mahal.
C. Both of us are amazing of the huge projet of the Great Wall and the Machu Picchu. When we looked at the picture of the Colosseum, we all thought about the gladiators.
D. I wan most impressed about your knowledge of The Kremlin and Red Square. How do you know the name of it stems from Russian word? You must be interested in this architecture vey much.
A. From Jay
B. We have 2 choices that are the same. Ankor and colosseum.
C. Actually, our rationale doesn't match.
D. I am most interested in your choice Taj Mahal. One of the reasons you choose it because it was constructed when the second wife of Shah Jahan died. I can't understand what the relation between Shah Jahan's wifr and Taj Mahal. Did they construct it for memorizing her or celebrating her passing away?
a. Lily Calix.
b. We have 2 options that are the same: Great wall of China and Machu pichu.
c. Ours rationales dont match at all, but we have the same opinion of the magnificience of the places.
d. I like your description of the Taj Mahal, I didn't know about the perfect estructure of this building.
From asuma
We have one choice that we share.Kremlin.
I think Kremlin is so attractive as you think.
I was interested in that you are interested in the reason why this architecture was built.
A. From Jolin
B. We have 4 choices are same.The Kremlin and Red Square, Machu Picchu, The Roman Colosseum and The Taj Mahal.
C. We all attracted by the story behind Taj Mahal and we all think The Kremlin and Red Square is very colorful and unique. We both agree that Machu Picchu is a mysterious place as well!!
D. I was most interested in your choice of The Acropolis of Athens. From your description, I am really attracted by this historical city and I hope I could have the chance to go there.
to Nobu:
A. From Edwin
B. We have three same wonder: Colosseum, The Great Wall , and Machu Picchu.
C. I am agree with you about your comments of the Great Wall of China. This is really a megastructures.
D. I notive that you are an art's lover, because your opinion about The Taj Mahal.
from mohamed.
b- we have four choicse that are the same. Great Wall, Kremlin, Machu Picchu, and Taj Maha.
c- we both agree that the great wall has an incredibal huge work and also we agree that taj mahal had a good story which made the building to be more beautiful.
d- I was impressed by your reason why you have chosen Angakor to be one of the wonders which is "The district of Angkor consists of many significant sites, ranging from simple brick towers to huge stone temple complexes"
a. from Steven
b. We share 1 vote.
1. Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral
c. Our rationale for choosing the Kremlin is different, but I like your comment about your aversion toward Russia, yet you would like this site to be a wonder anyway.
d. I am interested in your comment about the polished stones and how they moved them in macchu Pichu. I agree ... and I saw this place ... the stones were beautifully polished and fitted together ... at a high altitude. how did they do it?
A.From Lydia
B.We have four common choices,The Roman Colosseum, The Great Wall of China,The Acropolis of Athens and The Taj Mahal.
C.We both like the reason why the Taj Mahal was built.
D.I was surprised you were familier with architectures.
a. From Tomoyo
b. We have 2 same choices, Angkor and Colloseum.
c. We have same plan to visit Angkor someday. I agree with you. I really want to visit Angkor Wat.
d. I like your rationale of Athens. I can understand about the detail of this building. Your explanation was very nice.
From Lee
We have four choices that are the same, Angkor, Great Wall, Machu Picchu, and Taj Mahal.
We both agreed about the beutifulness of Taj Mahal.
I was impressed by your comments about Machu Picchu. I have the same curiosity about it, yet I didn't comment about that.
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