The New Seven Wonders of the WorldUpdated in July 2007

Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China•Built between the 5th Centuries B.C. and

16th centuries.

•Built to defend China against the invading Mongols as well as other nomadic groups.

•Spans approximately 4,000 miles long.

Christ the Redeemer Statue

Christ the Redeemer Statue•Located in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro on the

Corcovado mountains.

•Built in 1931 out of concrete and soapstone.

•Largest art deco statue in the world and stands at 130 feet.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu•Located in Peru in the Andes Mountains

range.

•Built by the Inca’s in the 1400’s.

•Later abandoned during the Spanish conquests of the Americas and remained known only to locals until 1911.

•Can only be reached by foot, train or helicopter.

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza •Located in the Yucatan Peninsula in

Mexico.

•Built by the Mayans.

•Powerful economic and political center for the Mayan civilization.

•El Castillo (the castle) is the famous structure in the center of the city.

The Roman Colosseum

The Roman Colosseum•Built in Rome, Italy between 70 and 80

A.D.

•Held public events such as animal hunts, executions and gladiatorial events and sat nearly 50,000 spectators.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal•A mausoleum located in Agra, India and

built between 1632 and 1648 for the Mughal emperor Shan Jahan’s wife.

•Represents Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

Petra

Petra•Located in Jordan, was the 6th century

capital of the Nabataens.

•Most famous its red rock features and for its architectures carved out of rock.

Other Lists•Seven Wonders of the:

▫Ancient World (Hanging Gardens of Babylon)

▫Medieval World (Stonehenge) ▫Modern World (Golden Gate Bridge)▫Underwater World (Great Barrier Reef)▫Industrial World (Hoover Damn)▫Natural Wonders (Grand Canyon)

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