There are seven days of the week, seven deadly sins and seven wonders of the world. Shakespeare described the seven stages of man and in ancient Egypt there were seven paths to heaven. There are seven liberal arts, seven distinct notes on the musical scale and the seven candles of the Jewish Menorah. It is said that breaking a mirror leads to seven years of bad luck and in some cultures, it is said that cats have seven lives instead of nine.
The number seven has been significant since ancient times and in almost every major religion. It is associated with luck and magical properties and has deep roots in folklore. The seventh son of the seventh son was believed to have great magical powers of both good and evil. In China, seven determines the stages of female life. The phases of the moon last approximately seven days and there are seven classical planets. The number seven is that of perfection and completeness and holds meaning for everybody.
Funny enough, a number with this much history and importance can be shown as easily as the stacking of some rocks. Does this stone tower hold the significance of the great number seven or is it another sign of a tourist leaving a mark?
