Once upon a time, a group of ancient Greek historians decided to document the seven wonders of the world. Together, they crafted what could be considered the first travel guide in history, compiling lists of humanity’s greatest achievements while boasting about the remarkable festivals they attended.
Unfortunately, most of these wonders have not survived to this day. The only sight we can currently behold with our own eyes is the Great Pyramids of Giza, which are merely large triangles.
But who needs dull old Ancient Wonders when you can explore the work of skilled builder Minecraft Pocket Edition, Boorizz? After a long history of constructing beautiful and intricate architectural designs, his latest project, the 7 Wonders of Peloponnese, will leave you in awe.
This map was created for a competition themed “Achievements of Humanity,” but Boorizz was not satisfied with simply replicating the layout of the great seven wonders. Instead, he designed his own seven marvels inspired by architecture from around the globe. He gathered them all in one location, so players in MCPE no longer need to travel worldwide to witness these wonders firsthand. Thank you, Boorizz!
“I am inspired by the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” says Boorizz, referring to these creations as “great realities that represent the potential of our species.” 
Given that these wonders were meant to be the greatest feats ever accomplished by humankind, recreating them using only blocks in Minecraft PE proved quite challenging. “At the same time, these structures are both artistic and highly technical,” admits Boorizz.
“Additional challenges arise when it comes to proportions and balance in your creation. All these details must harmonize so that the overall structure looks impressive.” 
To make things even more complex, Boorizz‘s building techniques are incredibly detailed and achieved without any references or guides—”I rarely use photos for inspiration,” he confesses. “I only glanced at a photo once when I had serious doubts about an aspect; otherwise, I try to express everything through construction.”
So, what are these wonders? Let’s take a closer look.
At the center representing the Ancient Wonders stands the Pyramid of Cheops, the Hanging Gardens, and a temple that, according to Boorizz, pays homage to temples you might have seen in Ancient Greece, like the Temple of Artemis, which is indeed one of the original seven wonders of the world.” 
A series of columns surrounding the temple reference St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City—the place where the Pope delivers his grand speeches. “This monument is also one of my favorites,” shares Boorizz.
“Within all this, you can see a prehistoric structure reminiscent of Stonehenge,” adds Boorizz. “I consider Stonehenge a symbol of the very foundation of architecture.” Covering architectural eras from prehistoric times to modernity—which he achieved by adding a skyscraper inspired by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa—is Boorizz‘s idea for “Achievements of Humanity” in Minecraft Pocket Edition. Not just one achievement, but the entire span of accomplishments since we began crafting tools.
However, one of the modern wonders has also been constructed in Boorizz‘s assembly. “Another truly impressive structure that inspires me is the Great Wall of China.” You can see the wall on one side of the building, forming the main entrance. “What makes this wall a great human achievement is the fact that it took a long time to earn its status as the longest structure in the world.” The Great Wall stretches over 5,500 miles in real life and was built to keep invaders out. You may have heard the myth that it can be seen from space with the naked eye, but that myth is untrue. Sorry, aspiring astronauts.
Boorizz has one last piece of advice for anyone looking to tackle a massive construction like this: “No matter how ambitious you are, it’s best to start small. One of the most important parts is ensuring that the scale of what you’re trying to build is appropriate. It’s easier to master something small.” 
Boorizz has built so many boxes that if they existed in real life, it would be expensive, messy, and packed with tourists, so perhaps it’s good that they don’t. This way, we can appreciate this wonderful reimagining of millennia of human achievements without leaving our homes. Isn’t the future marvelous?
