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7 Wonders of the World in the 21st Century

Seven Wonders of the World signifies how intelligent and innovative mankind is, to build fascinating structures to be proud of.

You don't probably know that the Seven Wonders of the world that we have known for years have been replaced. The event took place last year dated July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The declarations of the New Seven Wonders of the World are done randomly and with no rankings. The final seven are choose from the hundreds of other wonders around the globe. The process of choosing the new Seven Wonders of the World is through online voting.

The Seven Wonders of the World that garnered large amount of votes are the following:

  1. The Great Wall of China

    The wall is said to serve as a barrier from the Mongol tribes. It was also the only structure that would be seen in the outer space.
  2. Petra in Jordan

    Found besides the Arabian Desert. Petra is the capital of Nabataea Empire of King Aretas IV. Petra is known for the impressive tunnel constructions and water chambers. The Palace of Tombs which is 42 meter high is one of the structures that you would find in the city of Petra.
  3. The Brazil Christ the Redeemer

    The 38 meter high statue of Christ is build on the top of the Corcovado Mountain. This statue took 5 years to be completed.
  4. Machu Picchu in Peru

    The Machu Picchu is a city found on the top of a mountain. The city is lost for 3 decades and it was only on 1911 that a person named Hiram Bingham discovered it.
  5. Chichen Itza

    Chichen Itza is the popular temple city of Mayan civilization found in Mexico. Inside the temple city you could find the Pyramid of Kukulkan, Hall of the Thousands Pillars, and other fascinating structures.
  6. Italy's Colosseum

    The ruins of the most beautiful amphitheater is found in the center of Rome, Italy.
  7. Taj Mahal, India

    This beautiful mausoleum made of white marble was built to commemorate Shan Jahan favorite wife.

And that's the complete lists of our New Seven Wonders of the World.

 

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