Hey Hey!
I just came across this site online and it sounds so awesome! Essentially, out of the list compiled by the N7W board, we, the people, choose the Seven New Wonders of the World! (And about time too! The old 7 wonders are all gone except for the Great Pyramids of Giza)
I haven't really thought much about the list, but here's my list (for now) of my picks for the 7 New Wonders:
- The Acropolis (I'd probably be smitten by Twill if I didn't include this on my list... But also, I've always considerd the Acropolis one of the most stunning examples of Ancient Greek architecture and a very fitting monument to the achievments of ancient Athenians.
- The Colosseum (A testment to the power and might of the Ancient Romans... I don't think I need to dwell on this topic anymore)
- The Great Wall of China (It's so bloody long!!!! That, and it took enourmous amounts of time, effort, labour and material over a period of several dynasties to accomplish this feat.)
- The Eiffel Tower (For being the world's tallest building for many decades and I believe, the first building to be made from iron, as opposed to masonry AND for becoming one of the world's most recognizable symbols of a city and a nation)
- The Taj Mahal (For the most stunning example of Hindu-Islamic architecture and for being one of the most romantic buildings in the world.)
- The other two I shall have to dwell on a little longer...
But ya! Please go have a look and register to vote! But be careful with your choices though! You only one chance to vote!
Go to: http://www.new7wonders.com/
~Rubin
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2 comments:
I'm not against France or anything, but I dunno if I'd consider the Eiffel Tower to be a wonder of the Ancient world. I will think on it.
And Acropolis... Would you mean the Parthenon?
Death Star, all the way. I saw that article in the newspaper, and most of those are so well known, they're all wonders.
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