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adakah anda tahu peristiwa apakah yang berlaku pada tarikh di atas? 7 Julai 2007. jikalau jawapan anda, ramai orang yang melangsungkan perkahwinan pada tarikh berkenaan.. jawapan anda mungkin betul tetapi bukan itu jawapan yang kita cari.

sebenarnya pada tarikh tersebut satu pengumuman telah dibuat oleh organisasi The New7Wonders mengenai 7 keajaiban dunia yang baru. 7 keajaiban ini dipilih oleh lebih dari 100 juta undi untuk mewakili warisan dunia menerusi kehebatan sejarahnya.

calon yang berjaya dinobatkan sebagai 7 keajaiban dunia yang baru

Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan

On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture

The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India

This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window.

The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples

Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

* CSI Miami pernah membuat pengambaran di tempat ini *

This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.

The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy

This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.

The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 - 1644 A.D.), China

ChinaThe Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction.

Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru

In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

ini pula calon yang berjaya sampai ke peringkat akhir, namun belum cukup untuk dinobatkan sebagai salah satu antara 7 keajaiban dunia (kecuali Pyramid Giza yang mendapat anugerah istimewa)

The Eiffel Tower (1887 - 89) Paris, France

The creation of Gustave Eiffel, this magnificent steel tower has come to serve as a symbol of Paris, as well as of France itself. The structure is not only a landmark that is recognized all over the world, but is perhaps the most popular architectural achievement in the Western world. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the Empire State Building was constructed. The tower is visited by six million people every year.


Neuschwanstein Castle (1869 -1884) Schwangau, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle was built in a time when castles and fortresses were no longer strategically necessary. Instead, it was born of pure fantasy – a beautiful, romantic composition of towers and walls in the perfect setting of mountains and lakes. The combination of various architectural styles and intrinsic craftwork has inspired generations of adults and children alike.

The Pyramids of Giza (2600 - 2500 B.C), Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza, the oldest and only Ancient Wonder still standing, are testimony to perfection in art and design, never subsequently achieved. They were built by planners and engineers purely to serve their earthy rulers - who were also their gods. Philosophy did not exist at this time, and creation was not subject to any questioning. The pyramids are the purest of constructions, built for eternity.

After careful consideration, the New7Wonders Foundation designated the Pyramids of Giza - the only remaining of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World - as an Honorary New7Wonders Candidate. Therefore, people could not vote for the Pyramids of Giza as part of the New7Wonders campaign. This decision has also taken into account the views of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt and the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. The Pyramids are a shared world culture and heritage site and deserve their special status as the only Honorary Candidate of the New7Wonders of the World campaign. The 7 New Wonders of the World where chosen by the people across the globe from the remaining 20 New7Wonders candidates.


Alhambra (12th century) Granada, Spain

Mohammed I, the first king of the Nasriden – a Moorish dynasty in Granada - converted a 9th-century castle into his private royal residence, and it is this which we now know as the Alhambra. The structure, which covers an area of 13 hectares, is renowned for its stunning frescoes and interior detail. The building is one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world and is among Europe’s most-visited tourist attractions


The Acropolis of Athens (450 - 330 B.C.) Athens, Greece

Built atop what is known as the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, the Acropolis was to radiate power and protection for its citizens. The temples of the Acropolis have become the some of most famous architectural landmarks of ancient and modern history. Today, the Parthenon in particular is an international symbol of Greek civilization. A graphic illustration of the temple also appears in the UNESCO logo, representing culture and education.

(tertanya-tanya juga kenapa hanya 7 keajaiban sahaja? bukan 4, 19, 23 mahupun 30.. untuk pengetahuan pembaca,kelima-lima ini adalah pilihan penulis sendiri. terdapat banyak lagi calon finalis yang lain. sila buat pilihan anda sendiri di laman web berikut The New7Wonders. 5 calon ini adalah tempat impian penulis di mana semuanya adalah di sekitar Europe dan penulis telah berjaya menjejakkan kaki di dua tempat di atas iaitu Menara Eiffel dan Neuschwanstein Castle.


*jadi adakah pembaca tertanya-tanya mengapa 'entry' berupa sejarah ini menjadi pilihan penulis kali ini? dan bahasa penulis juga adalah amat tersusun dan teratur selayaknya mendapat A jika sedang menduduki peperiksaan. (gelak-gelak secara sopan) baiklah biar penulis terangkan. sebenarnya malam tadi penulis dan rakan-rakan sedang merancang perjalanan semasa melawat London nanti (penulis akan berada di London selama 4 hari 29/09-2/10).

jadi sewaktu merancang-rancang tiba-tiba seorang rakan bertanya. 'mengapa kita tidak melawat Stonehenge? kerana ia merupakan 7 keajaiban di dunia?' maka penulis dan rakan-rakan lain terkulat-kulat berasa sangsi dan serba salah. kerana jadual kami selama 4 hari itu amat padat dan tidak mungkin di tambah lagi dengan melawat Stonehenge. tambahan pula kosnya agak mahal dan tidak berbaloi sama sekali. tetapi di dalam hati juga berasa sedih kerana tidak sempat melawat salah satu keajaiban dunia ini.

jadinya pada hari ini penulis yang mempunyai masa agak lapang kerana malas untuk mengulangkaji telah membuat kajian di internet. dan hasilnya amatlah melegakan. kerana Stonehenge bukanlah tergolong di dalam 7 keajaiban dunia yang baru. cuma memasuki tahap finalis sahaja. sama seperti 5 calon di atas. maka mungkin penulis akan melawat Stonehenge ini satu masa nanti, bersama keluarga barangkali. buat sementara waktu ini biarlah ianya menjadi hiasan belakang (background) desktop sahaja.*

Stonehenge (3000 B.C. - 1600 B.C.) Amesbury, United Kingdom

Construction of Stonehenge took place between ca. 3000 and 1600 B.C. With each stone weighing around 50 tons, it is regarded as a truly amazing feat of engineering. Although it is not clear who built the monument, nor for what purpose, it has been speculated that it was either a temple dedicated to the worship of ancient earth deities, an astronomical observatory or a sacred burial site.