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Ancient Seven Wonders
The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was
originally compiled around the second century BC.
Today, archaeological evidence reveals some of the mysteries
that surrounded the history of the Wonders for centuries. For
their builders, the Seven Wonders were a celebration of
religion, mythology, art, power, and science. For us, they
reflect the ability of humans to change the surrounding
landscape by building massive yet beautiful structures, one of
which stood the test of time to this very day.
The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World
Mind The medieval mind, just like the classical mind before it,
was captivated by the wondrous things people had made. For much
of the thousand-year period known as the Middle Ages, most
Europeans lived in small, isolated communities; travel was
difficult and often dangerous; and knowledge was confined to,
and often controlled by men of the church. The great
civilizations of Greece and Rome were long gone, but even so,
some of their glory was still remembered. Travelers brought back
tales of an incredible civilization in the East which sparked
the European imagination.
Following the third century B.C. when lists of wonders were
compiled, many scholars and philosophers modified these lists to
reflect their own opinions. At some point around the Middle
Ages, another list appeared - the medieval world's seven
wonders.
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World
The 20th century has provided spectacular advances in design,
engineering, and construction which have allowed humanity to
create an array of monumental structures. And from these, the
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with help from
experts around the world, selected these wonders: the Empire
State building, the Itaipu Dam, the CN Tower, the Panama Canal,
the Channel Tunnel, the North Sea Protection Works, and the
Golden Gate Bridge.
These wonders embody an abundance of human ingenuity, thus
showcasing humankind's ability to dream, plan, and achieve on a
colossal, mind-boggling scale.
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