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7 Wonder of The World

The document discusses the New Seven Wonders of the World campaign that took place from 2000-2007 to choose new modern wonders from 200 existing monuments. It provides a list of the 7 wonders chosen through a global poll: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Petra, the Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Christ the Redeemer. Each wonder is then discussed in 1-2 paragraphs on its history, location, and significance.

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7 Wonder of The World

The document discusses the New Seven Wonders of the World campaign that took place from 2000-2007 to choose new modern wonders from 200 existing monuments. It provides a list of the 7 wonders chosen through a global poll: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Petra, the Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Christ the Redeemer. Each wonder is then discussed in 1-2 paragraphs on its history, location, and significance.

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7 Wonders of the World

7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) was a campaign started in 2000 to


choose Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments. The
popularity poll was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber and organized by the
New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, with winners announced
on 7 July 2007 in Lisbon.

Narrowing down the world's wonders to only seven is a difficult task. 21 finalists
were selected from this list, and the top seven were selected by popular vote.

This is a list of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Wonder Location Year


Great Pyramid of Giza
Giza Necropolis, Egypt 2560 BC
(honorary status)

Great Wall of China China 700 BC

Petra Ma'an, Jordan 312 BC

Colosseum Rome, Italy 80 AD

Chichen Itza Yucatán, Mexico 600 AD

Machu Picchu Cuzco Region, Peru 1450 AD

Agra, Uttar Pradesh,
Taj Mahal 1643 AD
India

Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1931 AD


Taj Mahal –India

The Taj Mahal is well known across the world for its historical value, its tale of
love, and its stunning beauty. The Taj Mahal is located in the historic Indian city of
Agra. It houses the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan. It is said that the Emperor loved his wife dearly and was prompted to build
the Taj Mahal after her death as a testament to his love. The construction of the Taj
Mahal was completed by 1632. The construction of the temple cost the equivalent
of US$827 million today. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was inscribed by the UNESCO
as a World Heritage Site. Today, it attracts 7 to 8 million annual visitors each year.
Colosseum –Italy

Rome, Italy hosts the Colosseum, which is one of the world's new seven wonders.
Sometimes called the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is an oval-shaped
amphitheater in the center of the city. Constructed from concrete and sand, it is the
largest amphitheater in the world. The Colosseum's construction was initiated in
AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian and was finished by AD 80 by his successor, Titus.
Domitian, another emperor of the Flavian dynasty later made certain modifications
to the amphitheater. The Colosseum had the capacity to host about 80,000
spectators. Mock sea battles, animal hunts, famous battle re-enactments,
executions, and mythological dramas were just some of the public spectacles held
at the Colosseum. Today, this wonder of the world is a popular tourist attraction
and serves as the iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.
Chichen Itza – Mexico

Chichen Itza is an archaeological site located in Mexico’s Yucatán State. It is a


pre-Columbian city that was built during the Terminal Classic period by the Maya
people. The historical value of the site contributes to its status as a wonder of the
world. Chichen Itza is believed to have been one of the major cities of the ancient
Mayan world and constructions in the city exhibit a variety of architectural styles.
Machu Picchu - Peru

The dream destination of millions of people across the world, Machu Picchu is one
of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is located in the Cusco Region of
Peru’s Machupicchu District. According to the majority of archaeologists, the Inca
emperor Pachacuti built Machu Picchu as an estate around the year 1450. The site
developed as a city but was abandoned a century later during the Spanish
Conquest. The site remained largely unknown to the rest of the world until its
discovery by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu is a great
representation of the Incan way of life.
Christ the Redeemer – Brazil

One of Brazil's most iconic symbols, the Art Deco styled statue of Jesus Christ in
Rio de Janeiro is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The credit of
building the statue goes to Paul Landowski, a French sculptor. The Romanian
sculptor, Gheorghe Leonida, was responsible for fashioning the face. Christ the
Redeemer is 98 feet tall and has a 26-feet tall pedestal. Its arms stretch 92 feet
wide. The 635 metric ton statue, made of soapstone and concrete, is located atop
the 2,300 feet tall Corcovado Mountain. The construction of the statue was
initiated in 1922 and completed by 1931.
Petre – Jordan

Petra, a Jordanian wonder, is also listed among the new Seven Wonders of the
World. It has immense archaeological, historical, and architectural value that
makes it a jaw-dropping tourist attraction. The water conduit system and the rock-
cut architecture are the two most notable features of this ancient city. Petra is also
nicknamed as the “Rose City” due to the stone color from which it is carved. Petra
is not only one of the new Seven Wonders of the World but is also a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. It is also listed as one of the "28 Places to See before You
Die” by the Smithsonian magazine.
Great Wall of China –China

The Great Wall of China, a global tourist hotspot, is known across the world for its
uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the
new Seven Wonders of the World. The Great Wall of China is associated with
thousands of years of Chinese history. A series of walls were initially built by
Chinese empires and states over a period of many years, beginning as early as the
7th century BCE. These walls were then joined together to result in the Great Wall
of China. UNESCO inscribed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

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