Angkor
I chose this site because it is the most important monument of the south-east Asian civilization. It was built by Khmer kings between 8th century and 13th century; Khmerian is the ancestor of Cambodian nowadays. South-east Asian civilization have been influenced by Indian civilization and Chinese civilization; however, they also developed their own original civilization. I think Ankor represents their original civilization.
Chichen Itza
I chose Chichen Itza because I thought it symbolizes the original ancient civilization of North America and Central America. Chichen Itza was the political, economic, and religious center of the Mayan civilization, which was spreaded in Mexico and Central America.(Thank you, Lily!!) Nowadays many aspects of the civilization are still in mistery, but it is obvious that there also was a history before European came to America.
Great Wall
I chose this site because it symbolizes the Chinese civilization. Chinese civilization is one of the oldest civilization in the world, so I think there must be at least one Chinese site in the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia Once symbolized the Byzantine Empire(East Roman Empire), and then symbolized the Osman Empire long time. Because I wanted to choose a site which can represent Both European civilization and Islam civilization, so I chose this site.
Machu Picchu
This site is the most important monument of the South American Inca Empire. This civilization destroyed by Spanish invaders, and the autonomous history of original American was over. But I think it still symbolizes the culture and civilization of South America.
Taj Mahal
This site is one of the most beautiful architecture in the world. I chose this site because it represents Indian art and architecture. As well known, India also has one of the oldest civilization in the world, and Indian civilization is made of two parts: Hindu culture and Islam culture. I think Taj Mahal symbolizes both Hindu culture and Islam culture in India well.
Timbuktu
I chose this site because it is one of the famous sites in Africa. People did not know there was a glorious civilization around the Timbuktu before it discovered. It is important that the site of Timbuktu changed peoples’ thought about African civilization.
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To Lee:
A. From Cherry
B. We have 3 choices that are the same, they are The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, and The Taj Mahal.
C. Both of us are amazing for The Taj Mahal of the beautiful architecture.
D. I wan most impressed about your knowledge of Hagia Sophia.Because of you, I realize that Hagia Sophia represents Both European civilization and Islam civilization. Thank you, Lee.
A. From Jay
B. We have 1 choice that is the same, Ankor.
C. Our relationale has no much.
D. I am most interested in your choice Ankor because you used historical opinion to take a look at this. I think you have good knowledge at history. You will be an excellent scholar in the field of history in the world.
a. Lily Calix.
b. We have four options that are the same: Chitchen Itza, Great wall of China, Machu Pichu , and Timbuktu.
c.Our rationales do not match at all we have have the same opinion about the magnificience of the places and the mistery that are part of them. I only want to say that the maya civilization not only is part of Mexico,Central America is part of this lost civilization (Honduras and Guatemala).
I am surprised about that angkor represent the original civilization of the Cambodian people.
From asuma
We have one choice that we share.Hagia sophia.
I chose Hagia sophia because it represents both christian and Islam thoughts as you said.
I didn't know that Taj mahal represens both Hindu and Islam culture.You seem that you like mixed culture.
From Nobu
We have four choices that are the same, Angkor, Great Wall, Machu Picchu, and Taj Mahal.
We are attracted by the beutifulness of Taj Mahal.
I was impressed by your reason that Hagia Sophia can represent Both European civilization and Islam civilization, Bcoz I didn't know that.
To Lee:
A. From Edwin.
B. We have three same wonders. Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu
, and Great Wall.
B. jeje... I like your comments about Chichen Itza. Althoug Lily didn't do nothing to biult it, her ancient family maybe got something in it. Also, I agree that Chichen ITza is a mistery.
D. You really love China civilization. You comment in the Great Wall talks about your preference.
a- from mohamed.
b- We have 3 choices that are the same. Great Wall, Machu Picchu, and Taj Mahal.
c- our rational is matched only for taj mahal and how beautiful the design is.
d- The most intersting thing is that you want Africa to be presented as there are a lot of people don't know about that.
A. From Choi
B. We have 4 choices that are matched. The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal, Hagia Sophia
Timbuktu
C. We do not have same idea.
D. I think you know the information such as background in archtecture, hindu and Islam culture very well. It is quiet impressive.
a. from Steven
b. we share 2 sites in common.
1. Hagia Sophia
2. Timbuktu
c. OUr rationale is quite different, but I like how you wanted to choose a site that is important to both Christians and Muslims, so you chose Hagia Sophia.
d. I like your comment about Chitchen Itza; that it is important to realize that there was a great civilzation in the Americas before the Europeans arrived.
A.From Lydia
B.We have three matches,the great Wall, the Taj Mahal and Chitchen Itza
C.we both were attracted by the mystery of Chitchen Itza
D.I was surprised you believed the culture of Maya were from Europe.
a. From Tomoyo
b. We have only 1 same choice, Angkor.
c. You said about its originality, and I wrote about my favorite TV about Angkor.
d. I was expected taht you would write a lot about Chinese Great Wall, because you are the expert of Chinese history. I think you have much more information about this than we think.
A. From Jolin
B. We have 4 choices that are same: Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Timbuku and Hagia Sophia.
C. We both agree Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful architecture in the word. We also been attracted by the glorious civilization around the Timbuktu.
D. Your rationale on Chichen Itza intersted most. I did not know this place before but I think this is a great place for visit.
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