FRONT OFFICE PPT

1. CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY
Discover, Learn, Empower
Subject: Front office
Subject code: 109
Assignment: The 7 Wonders Of World
submitted By: Submitted To:
Name: Alok singh , Rohit sharma Faculty name: MS.RACHNA
UID No: 19bhm1235,19bhm1239 POKHRIYAL
Branch: BSC (H&HM)

2. The 7 Wonders Of World
1. Christ Redeemer
2. Great Wall of China
3. Machu Picchu
4. Petra
5. Pyramid at Chichén Itzá
6. Roman Colosseum
7. Taj Mahal

3. 1. Christ Redeemer
 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Importance : It is an important icon of Brazilian Christianity, and it has also
come to symbolize Rio. It is the fifth largest statue of Jesus in the world,
and was also at one point the world’s tallest Art Deco statue.
 Greatness : The greatness of the Statue comes from understanding the
message that it sends out. If you notice – the statue of Christ is standing
with its arms open, showing that he loves all and he is ready to accept and
embrace anyone who comes to Him. From afar the statue also looks like a
cross. Another symbol of Christianity.

4. Ancient History
 The construction of Christ’s Redeemer statue begins
in the century XVI, when the Portuguese gave the
name of “Corcovado Mountain”, to one of its more
impressive mountains an allusive name to its form
hump. Then in 1859 the father Vincentian Pedro Maria
Boss came to Rio de Janeiro and was struck by the
mysterious beauty of the Corcovado Mountain and
suggested the construction of a religious monument in
honour of Princess Isabel, who in 1921 gave way for
the idea of a great statue of Christ. Finally, in 1927,
the construction of the statue begins after models of
diverse

5. Affect on People
 Standing on a peak over 2,000 feet high,
Christ the Redeemer is famed for
its magnificent views over the city of
Rio de Janeiro.The small Chapel of
Nossa Senhora Aparecida at the base of
the statue hosts weddings, baptisms and
Mass on Sundays. There is a cafe near
the statue.

6. 2. Great Wall of China
Location : Northern China
 Importance : The Great Wall was built to prevent invasion and
protect silk road trade.
 To prevent invasion
 To protect Silk Road trade
 Greatness : The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom,
dedication, blood, sweat, and tears. Families were separated, and many
workers died and were interred as part of the Great Wall itself.

7. Ancient History
 The “Long Wall” has a long history — more than 2,300 years.
The history of the Great Wall of China began when
fortifications built by various states during the Spring and
Autumn (771–476 bc) and Warring States periods (475–
221 bc) were connected by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi
Huang, to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty (221–
206 bc) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia. The
walls were built of rammed earth, constructed using forced
labour, and by 212 bc ran from Gansu to the coast of
southern Manchuria. Later dynasties adopted different policies
towards northern frontier defense.

8. Affect on People
It is an integrated military
defensive system with watchtowers
for surveillance, fortresses for
command posts and logistics,
beacon towers for communications

9. 3. Machu Picchu
 Location : Peru
 Importance : The citadel is important, because it has a great
archaeological value and a variety of ecosystems. Machu Picchu
symbolizes the excellent technical skill, and productivity of the Inca Empire
in its apogee. Its location represents the former border of the Empire; this
vast domain was tied together by an estimated 40,000km of road.
 Greatness : Classic Peru is filled with greatness, big and small. Machu
Picchu sits amongst the clouds as a diamond in the ceiling made of
clouds, while the classic Peruvian Pisco Sour cocktail gives a tasty
lingering tang to your lips.

10. Ancient History
 Machu Picchu was built by the Inca
Pachacutec, the greatest statesman of
Tahuantinsuyo, who ruled from 1438 to 1471.
Archaeologists assume that the construction of
the citadel would date from the fifteenth
century approximately chronological date
given by the carbon-14 or radiocarbon.

11. Affect on People
 Machu Pichu attracts tourists from all over the
world. It creates local jobs and business
opportunities. These include those jobs
directly related to tourism (hotel and tour
services) and those that indirectly support
tourism (such as food production and housing
construction).

12. 4. Petra
 Location : Jordan
 Importance: There are many reasons which make the palce so
important. This monument or arch was built thousand of years ago,
and for that reason, it got historical importance. UNESCO has
quoted it as : one of the most precious culture properties of ma’s
cultural heritage”.
 Greatness : Petra is often called ‘Rose city’ because of the
rose-red colored sandstone hills. It is well surrounded by the
red-tinged mountains, which makes a reddish appearance.
Petra is an enormous city of tombs, monuments and sacred
structures carved into stone cliffs. It has around 800 carved
tombs as thus is denoted as “Royal Tombs”.

13. Ancient History
 Majority of the Petra was made in 3
different pats i.e. the Edomites (18th-2nd
century BC), the Nabateans (2nd century
BC- 106 BC) and the Romans from (106
– 395 BC) but the remains left are mainly
of the Nabateans period.

14. Affect on People
 Tourism in one of the major source of foreign
currency in Jordan. Petra located in Jordan being
one of the 7 wonders of the world attract a large
number of western tourists. : Because of the water
conservation system at that time, there was sufficient
amount of water for around 30,000 people. There
was also enough water in this desert region to have
lush garden, they managed to grow lush green
gardens in the desert.

15. 5. Pyramid at Chichén Itzá
 Location: Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
 Importance : Chichén Itzá’s ball court is the largest known in the
Americas, measuring 554 feet (168 meters) long and 231 feet (70
meters) wide. Recently this World Heritage site was accorded
another honor. In a worldwide vote Chichén Itzá was named one of
the New Seven Wonders of the World.
 Greatness : The stepped pyramids, temples, columned
arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were
sacred to the Maya and a sophisticated urban center of their
empire from A.D. 750 to 1200.The temple has 365 steps one
for each day of the year. Each of the temple’s four sides has
91 steps, and the top platform makes the 365th.

16. Ancient History
 The layout of Chichen Itza site core developed during its
earlier phase of occupation, between 750 and 900 AD. Its final
layout was developed after 900 AD, and the 10th century saw
the rise of the city as a regional capital controlling the area
from central Yucatán to the north coast, with its power
extending down the east and west coasts of the
peninsula. The earliest hieroglyphic date discovered at
Chichen Itza is equivalent to 832 AD, while the last known
date was recorded in the Osario temple in 998.

17. Affect on People
 Chichen Itza is one of the most visited
archaeological sites in Mexico; in 2014 it was
estimated to receive an average of 1.4 million visitors
every year. Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, is the second-most visited of Mexico’s
archaeological sites. It creates local jobs and
business opportunities.

18. 6. Roman Colosseum
 Location : Rome
 Importance : The Colosseum was in a way a model for all of the sports stadiums and arenas we
have today in all different parts of the world. The shape was a major way that influenced our
stadiums today. The engineering and construction processes that were used to create the
Colosseum were amazing and some were even new to the world of architecture and
construction. One other thing the Colosseum shows is how smart the Ancient Romans actually
were. Such as they were the first people to think of and use some of the techniques that they
had used to build the Colosseum.
 Greatness : Made from stone and concrete, this magnificent monument was built with the man
power of tens of thousands of slaves. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (meaning
‘theatre in the round’) in the world! Oval in shape, it measures 189m long, 156m wide and 50m
high (about the height of a 12 storey building). This ancient sporting arena could easily fit a
modern day football pitch inside. This brilliant building had 80 entrances and could seat
approximately 50,000 spectators who would come to watch sporting events and games.

19. Ancient History
 The Colosseum was commissioned around
A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the
Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people.
In A.D. 80, Vespasian’s son titus opened the
Colosseum- officially known as the Flavian
Amphitheater with 100 days of games,
including gladiatorial combats and wild animal
fights.

20. Affect on People
 The Colosseum was built to :
 To provide a permanent purpose-built arena in the centre of
Ancient Rome for staging various forms of entertainment for
the Ancient Romans – a gift to Roman Citizens.
 To utilize and showcase the latest Roman engineering and
building techniques, including a labyrinth of tunnels under the
arena containing 32 animal pens and lift systems operated by
ropes and pulleys to facilitate the fast movement of animals,
gladiators, prisoners and stage scenery in and out of the
Colosseum arena.

21. 7. Taj Mahal
 Location: Agra, India
 Importance : Appearing in several lists of world wonders, the Taj Mahal is not only one of
the largest tourist attractions in India, it is also the most well-known example of Mughal
architecture. Sometimes described as “the most famous tomb in the world,” it reflects the
pride and identity of Indian Muslims as an example of the achievements of the age of Mughal
rule, a period of progress and stability considered a high point in India’s cultural history.
According to UNESCO, the tomb is recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India
 Greatness : The Taj is an elegant structure in white marble. It is also Shah
Jahans’ greatest contribution to the world as its levels of architectural
brilliance are unparalleled. .The mausoleum has been hailed as a ‘
monument to love ‘as it was built by Shah Jahan, in loving memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal. 22 yearsof hard labour made this construction possible.

22. Ancient History
 The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah
Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess who
died giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara
Begum.Construction of the Taj Mahal began in
1632

23. Affect on People
 Earnings of local inhabitants at Agra are driven by the tourists –
both local as well as foreign. More than 58 lakh visitors came to see
Taj Mahal in 2013. Hotels, rest and recreation areas in the vicinity of
the monument benefit from tourism. Guides, who speak multiple
languages take you around the monument, and are willing to double
up as photographers whenever you need them to click snaps with
your cell. Photographers click you on the coveted seat in front of Taj.
Horse carts ferry you to Meena Bazar and other short
distances.Tourism also gives a boost to the sale of local handicrafts
including clothes, leather goods, curios made of marble, stone
carving and inlay work. Handicrafts made by prisoners are sold in
emporiums.