New Seven Wonders of the World
This chart is a list of the new seven wonders of the world as announced by the New7Wonders Foundation in 2007 based on over 100 million votes worldwide. The wonders are arranged by construction date.
Name |
Location |
Built |
Description |
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The Great Wall of China | China | 5th cent. BC - 16th cent. AD | over 8,800 km in length; contrary to popular belief, it cannot be seen from space |
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Petra | Jordan | 100 BC - 200 AD | famous for its rock-cut architecture; built by the Nabataeans |
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The Colosseum | Rome, Italy | 80 AD | originally able to seat 50,000 spectators; used for gladiatorial contests |
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Chichen Itza | Mexico | 10th cent. AD | an ancient Mayan city; includes a large step pyramid |
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Machu Picchu | Peru | 15th cent. AD | the "lost city of the Incas", located high in the Andes |
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The Taj Mahal | Agra, India | 1653 AD | built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal |
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Christ the Redeemer | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1931 | a 130 ft tall Art Deco statue of Jesus built on a mountain overlooking the city |
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