There are multiple recognized lists of "Wonders of the World," each with a different focus and number of wonders:
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
This is the original and oldest list, dating back to classical antiquity, featuring seven remarkable human-made structures around the Mediterranean and Near East. These are:
- Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) – the only one still standing today
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece)
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)
- Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
- Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt)
New Seven Wonders of the World (Announced 2007)
A modern list selected by global public vote, excluding the Great Pyramid but including seven other famous monuments:
- Great Wall of China (China)
- Petra (Jordan)
- Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
- Machu Picchu (Peru)
- Chichen Itza (Mexico)
- Colosseum (Italy)
- Taj Mahal (India)
The Great Pyramid of Giza is often included as an honorary eighth wonder in this context.
Other Lists
- There are also various lists of natural wonders, such as the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, which include sites like the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest.
- Some lists expand beyond seven wonders, but the number seven is traditionally used due to historical and cultural reasons.
Summary
- Traditionally, there are 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The modern "New Seven Wonders" list also contains 7 wonders , chosen in 2007.
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is sometimes counted separately as an honorary wonder.
- Other lists exist, but the number seven remains the most iconic and recognized.
Therefore, the most commonly accepted number of wonders in the world is seven , though there are multiple lists and some variations depending on the category (ancient, modern, natural)
