The 7 wonders
1. I choose The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India as the love story behind this palace really touches me. It is hard to believe a great emperor will only love a woman and willing to built out such a great building in order to honor the memory of his wife!! The words "Taj Mahal" means the most beautiful palace in the world. It shows that the emperor really hope kept the promise between his wife and him. It is also amazing me that twenty thousand people were deployed to work on it and it took 22 years to complete! The palace is made of white marble, and like a jewel, The Taj sparkles in moonlight when the palace catch the glow of the moon!! Most special about Taj Mahal is that it looks pinkish in the morning ,milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shine! The change of the colours just like the different mood of the woman.
2. I have been noticed about Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru for very long time as city remained "lost" for over three centuries!! That is so amaze!! Although it is build in very long time ago, The buildings are thought to have been planned and built under the supervision of professional Inca architects. It makes me feel esteem about the technology that the ancient Incans posses. A main factor of Machu Picchu that impress me is it built in the cloud on the mountain!! Another unique thing about Machu Picchu is the integration of the architecture into the landscape. Existing stone formations were used in the construction of structures, sculptures are carved into the rock, water flows through cisterns and stone channels, and temples hang on steep precipices.
3. Timbuktu (12th century) Mali is very surprised me as it was a flourishing city even it is in the desert. It is unbelievable that one of the first universities is took place at here! It muat been a very rich city so the residents of the city are able to support their offspring for a higher education! Salt and Gold make this city became the wealthiest city of the world! I am always curious about the city in the desert and I hope I will have the chance to visit here.
4. From the photos of the website, The Kremlin and Red Square (1156 - 1850) Moscow, Russia is really looks like a castle in a fairy tale. The golden roof and colourful wall make it looks so unique and different from other seven wonders! Most of the important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century are celebrate at here. It seems that Russian are think highly of Kremlin and Red square. It use to be the residence of the Great Prince and religious center as well. on Red Square, St Basil's Basilica is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.
5. I would like to choose The Hagia Sophia (532 - 537 A.D.) Istanbul, Turkey as I have a lots of Malays friends and it me interest about Islamic Mosques. It is one of the greatest monuments of Byzantium. Hagia Sophia was build the 6th century. It has been used as mosque for five hundreds years so it has the mosque-like appearance. In 1935, it changed into a museum and it become the most popular museum in Turkey. And it serving both Christians and Muslims.
6. Neuschwanstein Castle (1869 -1884) Schwangau, Germany is born of pure fantasy! If you have been to The Disneyland In America you will find that the Disneyland's main building looks like Neuschwanstein. The castle was decorated with scenes from medieval legends and poetry such as the legend of the swan knight lohengrin. This castle was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria who is the most creative German King and he has the talent in architecture. The sharp top of the tower make the palace has it's own special feature.
7. Finally, I will choose The Roman Colosseum (70-82 A.D.) Rome, Italy.The primary function of an amphitheater was to house spectacles of blood sports--gladiators combats and hunts of wild animals. Although the sport is bloody, we can not deny the beauty of the Colosseum. The amazing factor is that even it is built in ancient time, the Colosseum is shaped like a modern football stadium and could seat 45,000 spectators. Construction of the Colosseum started during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from A.D. 69 to 79. Construction was completed in A.D. 80.
13 comments:
To Jolin:
A. From Cherry
B. We have 3 choices that are the same. Taj Mahal,Machu Picchu, and The Roman Colosseum.
C. Our rationale matches for Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu. We both realize that Taj Mahal was built for ture love, and Machu Picchu was built on the mountain in ancient time. They both are amazing architectures!
D.I was most interested in your choice Timbuktu (12th century) Mali.It was surprised me that you trust that city used be very rich so they were able to support their offspring for a higher education!
a. Lily Calix
b. we have two options that are the same Machu Pichu and Timbuktu.
c. Our rationales match in the fact that is amzing how Inca civilization could construct the city without technology. Also we have the same reason with Timbuktu, wich is one of the ancients universities. Amazing!
d. I like your description about Taj Mahal, and I agree with you is too beatiful!
To Jolin:
A. From Jay
B. We have 2 choices that are the same. Neuschwanstein Castle and Colosseum.
C. Actually, our rationale matches only for. We both agree that it is a great acchitecture.
D. I was most interested in your choice Timbuktu (12th century) Mali. It surprised me as it had the first university in the world! Maybe the university also had the first ELI program.
To Jolin,
a. From Tomoyo
b. The Roman Colosseum
c. We both wrote about its long hisotry and the cruel games. Though you mentioned about Colosseum gave a effect on current architectures.
d. I was impressesd on your cute comment about Taji Mahal. You are really impressed by the king & princess's story. I could know you are very romantic girl!
From Nobu
We have 4 choices that are the same, Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Kremlin, and Colosseum.
Our tationale matches for Taj Mahal. We both was amazed by the fact that it was built and dedicated for King's wife.
I was most interesting in your selection Timbuktu. I didn't know that one of the first universities was took place there.
From Asuma
We have two choices that are the same.Hagia Sophia,Kremlin.
I was also moved by Kremlin's golden roof and colorful wall.
I didn't know there is a love story behind Taj Mahal! And the truth that it took 22 years to complete this palace amazed me again.
To Jolin:
A. From Edwin.
B. Machu Picchu and The Colosseum are the only two matches that we have.
C. About Machu picchu we share the same idea about the amazing fact of the construction on the top of the mountain.
D. I like your comment about Neuschwanstein Castle. You say that it is similar than Disneyland. I hope go there some day.
from mohamed
b- we share four choices. Taj Mahal,Machu Picchu,The Kremlin and Red Square, and Neuschwanstein Castle.
c- our rationals match for Taj mahal and what the love would do. and for Machu Picchu that it was a city in the clouds.
d- the most intersting thing is that you were imperessed about Timbuktu and how it was rich in the desert.
A. From Choi
B. We have 5 choices that are matched. The Hagia Sophia, Timbuktu, The Taj Mahal, The Roman Colosseum, The Kremlin and Red Square
C. We both are questioning how the universities were built in the desert.
D. I have been at the Disneyland in USA. However, I did not know that the Disneyland's main building looks like Neuschwanstein.
a. from steven
b. We share 3 wonders in common.
c. Our rationale for Timbuktu is similar in that we both are amazed by the fact that it was a city flourishing in the desert, and that it was a center of education.
d. I liked your description of Machu Picchu as being built in the clouds. It's true ... that's what it looks like.
A, From Lydia
B. We have two choices that are the same,the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal.
C.We both surprised emperor built one palace for his dead wife.
D.I was intersted in your description about Neuschwanstein Castle, you are familiar with the castle as a princess of the castle.
a. from Lee
b. We have 4 choices that are same: Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Timbuku and Hagia Sophia.
c. We both agreed that Hagia Sophia symbolizes both Christian and Muslim Culture.
d. I'm impressed by your Your description about the architecture of Taj Mahal. I hope to visit there.
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