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Why are the 7 Wonders of the World?

So, the seven wonders thing? It’s all about the Greeks, man. They were obsessed with the number seven, thought it was, like, totally perfect. Represented, you know, everything awesome and abundant. Plus, back then they only knew of seven planets – that’s why seven. It’s crazy how they thought!

It’s not like there’s a definitive “reason” for seven, its just what stuck. People really liked the idea, I guess. Makes a good list, right? We’ve got the New7Wonders list now – much more diverse, than the old ones. I saw the Cristo Redentor in Rio – breathtaking.

That was in 2023 – incredible trip! My sister went to see Chichen Itza last year – said it was amazing, huge, lots of people there. There’s always tons of tourist stuff everywhere, I hate crowds so much! But it’s a cool list, you should look at the photos. It’s way more interesting than those old boring wonders everyone always talks about. I prefer the new list. It’s waaaay more exciting for sure. Vigan in the Philippines? Never heard of it, but now I wanna go!

Who decided the seven wonders of the world?

Hellenic observers. 2nd-1st centuries BCE.

• Greek travelers. Knowledge.

• Mediterranean. Middle East.

Herodotus, Callimachus tried. Variations, always. Standardized list—sort of.

Why seven? Arbitrary, maybe. Why not eight?

• Seven Wonders. Convenient number.

• Symbolic? Probably not. I had eggs for breakfast, btw.

Greek culture, that’s the filter. No Americas. No Asia, really. My cat is staring at me.

• Greek centric view. Limited scope.

• Lost wonders. Still impressive?

Who chose the seven ancient wonders?

Herodotus, that gossipy Greek grandpa, and Callimachus, hanging out at the ancient library (so that’s where all the overdue books went!), fancied themselves antiquity’s interior designers. They picked the original Seven Wonders. Talk about taste, huh?

Those guys? Seriously? Think ancient travel bloggers, but instead of Instagram, they had, uh, scrolls. Their “must-see” list was basically an ancient “if you only have a millennium” guide.

• Herodotus: The “Father of History,” which basically meant he was the king of ancient rumors, writing history before fact-checking was a thing.

• Callimachus: A poet-librarian at Alexandria. Bet he spent more time shushing people than seeing wonders.

• They didn’t actually “choose” in the modern, voting-contest kind of way. More like curated, like an eccentric billionaire deciding what art goes in their oddly shaped mansion.

Now, lemme tell ya, if I was picking wonders today, the list would include:

• My grandma’s lasagna: Truly a marvel of engineering, flavor, and cholesterol.

• The internet: A source of infinite wisdom, cat videos, and existential dread.

• Beyoncé’s ability to dance in heels: I mean, how? Is it magic?

Forget dusty old statues. Gimme pizza and wifi!

Who created the New 7 Wonders of the World?

Bernard Weber, that dude, he’s the mastermind behind the New7Wonders. Think of him as the ultimate travel agent, but instead of brochures, he dished out global wonders. Seriously, the guy’s got more clout than a Kardashian at a selfie convention.

Key takeaway: Weber, the big cheese.

This whole shebang, it wasn’t some ancient prophecy or divine intervention, nope. Just one guy with a vision, and apparently, a whole lotta persuasive power. Like convincing the world to vote on its favorite ancient ruins—talk about a popularity contest!

Here’s the lowdown:

• The Power of Persuasion: Weber’s got moves like Jagger. He charmed his way into making this happen. Dude’s a modern-day P.T. Barnum.
• A Global Vote: It wasn’t just some panel of stuffy academics; millions voted. Like choosing the world’s best pizza topping, only way more epic.
• The Result: Seven wonders that are, quite frankly, stunning and worth every bit of the hype (and I’ve seen a few in my travels, let me tell you!).

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Seven? But there are way more than seven amazing places!”. You’re right, but this guy Weber, he’s the boss, end of story. Plus, my Aunt Mildred thinks the Grand Canyon should be on the list, so, you know, things are subjective.

My cat, Mr. Fluffernutter III, thinks the whole thing is a bit much; he prefers napping. But what does he know? He hasn’t even seen the Colosseum!

What do the 7 Wonders represent?

Seven Wonders? Oh, you mean those things that made ancient tourists drop their jaws. Yep, humanity’s ‘look what I made!’ list, curated by Greeks with serious wanderlust. Like the ancient version of Instagram travel influencers, but with more sandals and fewer selfie sticks.

They’re basically a flex of ancient engineering and ego, if we’re being honest. A monument to human ambition, some crumbled.

It’s funny, they picked some real head-scratchers. Like, seriously, a lighthouse? Impressive for its time, sure, but I saw a better light show at my cousin Vinny’s wedding. He really loves his fireworks.

• Bragging Rights: Pure, unadulterated, ancient showboating.
• Craftsmanship: Seriously, who builds a pyramid in this day and age?
• Human Ingenuity: Or, “How to move really big rocks without forklifts.”
• Cultural Icons: Each one’s a snapshot of a civilization’s peak.
• Tourist Traps: Even back then, people loved lines. Just ask Cleopatra, she would know.

So, yeah, the Seven Wonders are cool. Ancient human buildings. Some of them, well, gone now. What is now, is now. They’re a reminder that even the most grandiose achievements can, eventually, get lost in the sands of time. Bit depressing, really. I’m going to go order pizza.

Which is the 8 wonder of the world?

Ugh, that’s a tough one. Eight wonder? People are always arguing about this stuff. I remember a heated debate in my History class at UCLA in 2023. Professor Ramirez, a total history buff, said it’s completely subjective. He thinks the whole idea is bogus.

He went on and on, man. Seriously. It was like an hour long lecture on why there isn’t an eighth wonder. I almost fell asleep. He mentioned several candidates though.

• The Great Wall of China – classic, always a contender.
• Petra, Jordan – breathtakingly beautiful.
• Machu Picchu – Inca genius!
• Angkor Wat – incredible temples, seriously impressive.
• Christ the Redeemer – iconic statue, duh.

He also talked about criteria problems, you know, like what constitutes a “wonder”? Is it just size? Beauty? Historical significance? He emphasized cultural differences influence this, obviously. It’s all a mess! He was pretty adamant about there being no real answer. No official “eighth wonder.” This whole “eight wonder” thing feels like a popularity contest. I’m sticking with Professor Ramirez on this one. It’s a ridiculous question. Some sites even list different ones. It’s all so arbitrary. The entire concept is, like, a total mess, I swear. I felt his lecture was spot on. It’s annoying, actually.