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    The document lists the New 7 Wonders of the World as voted on in 2007 by over 100 million people. They are: the Great Wall of China, a massive stone structure protecting China's borders; Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, a 130-foot concrete statue overlooking the city; Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city high in the Andes Mountains; Chichen Itza, a powerful Mayan city with the astronomical observatory of El Caracol; the Roman Colosseum, an elliptical amphitheater that seated 50,000; the Taj Majal, a perfect example of Muslim architecture in India; and Petra, the capital of the Nabata

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    New 7wonders of World

    In 2007, more than 100 million people voted to declare the New Seven Wonders of the World.
    The following list of seven winners is presented without ranking, and aims to represent global
    heritage.

    Great Wall of China


    China
    Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a stone-and-
    earth fortification created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from invading Mongols.
    The Great Wall is actually a succession of multiple walls spanning approximately 4,000 miles,
    making it the world's longest manmade structure.

    Christ the Redeemer Statue


    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemer statue has been looming over the Brazilians from upon
    Corcovado mountain in an awe-inspiring state of eternal blessing since 1931. The 130-foot
    reinforced concrete-and-soapstone statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and cost
    approximately $250,000 to build - much of the money was raised through donations. The statue
    has become an easily recognized icon for Rio and Brazil.

    Machu Picchu
    Peru
    Machu Picchu, an Incan city of sparkling granite precariously perched between 2 towering
    Andean peaks, is thought by scholars to have been a sacred archaeological center for the nearby
    Incan capital of Cusco. Built at the peak of the Incan Empire in the mid-1400s, this mountain
    citadel was later abandoned by the Incas. The site remained unknown except to locals until 1911,
    when it was rediscovered by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. The site can only be reached by foot,
    train or helicopter; most visitors visit by train from nearby Cusco.

    Chichen Itza
    Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
    The genius and adaptability of Mayan culture can be seen in the splendid ruins of Chichen Itza.
    This powerful city, a trading center for cloth, slaves, honey and salt, flourished from
    approximately 800 to 1200, and acted as the political and economic hub of the Mayan
    civilization. The most familiar ruin at the site is El Caracol, a sophisticated astronomical
    observatory.

    The Roman Colosseum


    Rome, Italy
    Rome's, if not Italy's, most enduring icon is undoubtedly its Colosseum. Built between A.D. 70
    and 80 A.D., it was in use for some 500 years. The elliptical structure sat nearly 50,000
    spectators, who gathered to watch the gladiatorial events as well as other public spectacles,
    including battle reenactments, animal hunts and executions. Earthquakes and stone-robbers have
    left the Colosseum in a state of ruin, but portions of the structure remain open to tourists, and its
    design still influences the construction of modern-day amphitheaters, some 2,000 years later.
    Taj Majal
    Agra, India
    A mausoleum commissioned for the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Majal was
    built between 1632 and 1648. Considered the most perfect specimen of Muslim art in India, the
    white-marble Taj Majal actually represents a number of architectural styles, including Persian,
    Islamic, Turkish and Indian. The Taj Majal also encompasses formal gardens of raised pathways,
    sunken flower beds and a linear reflecting pool.

    Petra
    Jordan
    Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, Petra was the capital of the Nabataean empire of King
    Aretas IV, and likely existed in its prime from 9 B.C. to A.D. 40. The members of this
    civilization proved to be early experts in manipulating water technology, constructing intricate
    tunnels and water chambers, which helped create an pseudo-oasis. A number of incredible
    structures carved into stone, a 4,000-seat amphitheater and the El-Deir monastery have also
    helped the site earn its fame.

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