Middle Ages Wonders
Throughout the history, men have sought to identify the wonders of their own time.
During the Middle Ages, the medieval mind was also captivated by the amazing structures
created by humanity, therefore, many academics and philosophers interested for the
great classic civilizations like Greece and Rome, wanted to revive part of their glory remembering the list of marvels created in the classic age.
Most structures
of these lists were constructed much earlier than Medieval Times. Nevertheless,
the authors of these new medieval lists of marvels have included their own wonders
and opinion in order to reflect the spirit of their time.
The main list contains more than seven wonders, and it is known as “Wonders of the Middle Ages” despite that the concept "Middle Age" did not become popular until the
16th century. The list includes the following marvels:
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The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Egypt with the Muqattan hill, Mosque of Muhammad Ali and wonderful Islamic structures.
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Cairo Citadel
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Ely Cathedral known as “the ship of the Fens” is one of the most amazing engineering feats of middle Ages with the unique form of its Octagon Tower.
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Ely Cathedral
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The basilica represents a major revolution in church construction and is the most beautiful building that survived to the fire, to the earthquake and the vandalism of rioters.
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Hagia Sophia
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The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa is a multi level labyrinth featuring dozens of chambers adorned with sculpted pillars, statues and other Romano Egyptian religious symbols, burial niches and sarcophagi
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Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs
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Stonehenge a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument in Wiltshire consider five theories: a place for the dead, a place of healing, an ancient observatory, a place of Moon worship and UFO landing site.
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Stonehenge
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