Seven Wonders of The World
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Taj Mahal Great Wall of China  Petra Christ the Redeemer Machu Picchu  Chichen Itaza Roman Colosseum

7 Wonders of The World

Various lists of the Wonders of the World have been compiled over the ages to catalogue the most spectacular man-made constructions and natural wonders in the world.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of the most remarkable man-made creations of classical antiquity, and was based on guide-books popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim.

The number 7 (Seven) was chosen because the Greeks believed it to be the representation of perfection.

Seven Wonders of The World

In 2001 an initiative was started by the Swiss corporation New 7 Wonders Foundation to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments for profit.

Twenty-one finalists were announced January 1, 2006.Egypt was not happy with the fact that the only original wonder would have to compete with the likes of the Statue of Liberty, the Sydney Opera House, and other landmarks; and called the project absurd.

To solve this, Giza was named an honorary Candidate.The results were announced on July 7, 2007 in Benfica's stadium in a big ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal,and according to the results the Seven Greatest Wonders of The World are:

Wonder Date Of Construction Location
Taj Mahal Completed c.1648 India
Great Wall of China 5th century BCE 16th century CE China
Petra 6th century BCE Jordan
Christ the Redeemer Opened 12 October 1931 Brazil
Machu Picchu c.1450 Peru
Chichen Itaza c.600 Mexico
Roman Colosseum Completed 80 CE Italy

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