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ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
===The historian Herodotus (484 BC–ca. 425 BC), and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (ca 305–240 BC) at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of Seven wonders but their writings have not survived, except as references. The seven wonders included:=== The earliest lists had the Ishtar Gate as the seventh wonder of the world instead of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Greek category was not Wonders but "//thaumata//"(Greek: Θαύματα), which translates closer to "miracles". The list that we know today was compiled in the Middle Ages—by which time many of the sites were no longer in existence. Today, the only ancient world wonder that still exists is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Read more in [|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]
 * Great Pyramid of Giza
 * Hanging Gardens of Babylon
 * Statue of Zeus at Olympia
 * Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
 * Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus
 * Colossus of Rhodes
 * Lighthouse of Alexandria
 * Lighthouse of Alexandria

===The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was built for the King Mausolus as a gift from his wife and sister Queen Artemisia II. It was built between 370 and 350 B.C. The Mausoleum was 135 feet high and it was surrounded by 36 columns. The designers were two Greek architects and four famous famous Grecian sculptors. It was ordered to be destroyed because it was an example of pagan art.===

[|Mausoleum of Halicarnassus] [|Seven Wonders - Mausoleum] [|The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus]

===The Colossus of Rhodes, is a gigantic bronze statue that once stood 32 meters high on a marble white block, it was built by its citizens to revere the sun god Helios. The Colossus was constructed by a native of Rhodes, the engineer Chares. After 12 years of careful work, it was completed in 280 B.C.; His legs should hold the weight of the statue. Sadly, around the 224 Bc, the statue was destroyed because an earthquake. But still, being broken on the ground, the pieces were so impressive that many people came to see them.===

 ===The Ancient 7 Wonders of the World were chosen by Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C. These seven wonders were amazing constructions build, in most of the cases, to honor an important god o person in the civilization. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was the only wonder build with a purpose, guide ships trying to reach the port of Alexandria. The other six wonders were: The Colossus of Rhodes, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Pyramids of Giza, The Statue of Zeus, The Temple of Artemis and The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The only still standing wonder is the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. === ===My favorite ancient wonder is The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. They were build by King Nebuchadnezzar II as a sign of love for his wife homesick, Amyitis. There is doubt amongst historians and archaeologists as to whether this lost paradise ever existed. That mystery and myth and the love around the story is why this wonder is my favorite. ===

THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

 * Chichen Itza, Mexico
 * Christ Redeemer, Brazil
 * Colosseum, Rome
 * Taj Mahal, India
 * Great Wall of China, China
 * Petra, Jordan
 * Machu Pichu, Peru

 **Watch the New Seven Wonder of the World Gala in Lisbon** media type="youtube" key="BNfdXYc8_Ew" width="425" height="350" [|New 7 Wonders] [|New Seven Wonders of the World - Wikipedia]

I selected this construction because I think it is an icon of the history of France, not only because it was the centre of political power but because it represents the monumental architecture of France. Also for its beautiful and extensive gardens I think the palace of Versailles should be part of the candidates to become one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World.**
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 * THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES

The gardens of Versailles are the classic type sorted and rationalized. These gardens are perfect symmetries and spectacular designs. The museums of the palace of Versailles were created in 1837 and are known as "Museum of the History of France" and with 18,000m² it is the largest museum of world history.** • It is a public building in which 900 persons work and 400 works in the security of the palace. • Every year 3 million people visit the palace and 7 million visit the gardens. 70% of these people are foreign. • Versailles has 2513 windows, 67 stairs, 483 mirrors, 352 fireplaces (during the ancient regimen there were 1252) and 700 rooms. • The total area of the palace is 67.121 m² and 50.000 are open to the public. • The gardens have 800 ha and 372 statues.**
 * The Palace of Versailles is a building that served as a royal residence for centuries. It is located in the town of Versailles in France and its construction began in the year 1624 as a hunting lodge. From 1682 to 1789 the court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France. Versailles is famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancient Regimen. The entire palace and park of Versailles, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
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 * I think that The Palace of Versailles should be part of the seven wonders of the modern world not only because of its beauty and its magnificence but for all the important facts and history around its walls, like "The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, June 28, 1919" by Sir William Orpen and the "Proclamation of the Second German Empire, January 18, 1871, 1877 by Anton von Werner. This was the place where important decisions that may have changed the course of history took place. Important foundations provide money for the maintenance and preservation as well as the state of France.**