7 wonders of world

July 2007, a worldwide poll was taken in which people could vote on the Internet or call by phone to give their personal opinion on what the Seven Wonders of the World should truly be. These findings, recorded by the New 7 Wonders website (see Resources), reflect the opinion of over 100 million voters.

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

1. Once used for gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome, the Colosseum is one of the greatest works in Roman architecture. This brilliantly-constructed elliptical amphitheatre is capable of seating over 50,000 people.

Taj Mahal, India

2. Combining elements from Persian, Indian and Islamic architecture, the Taj Mahal in India is a beautiful, white-domed mausoleum set around sprawling gardens.

Great Wall of China

3. Stretching over 4,000 miles, the Great Wall of China is an architectural wonder which was not built without sacrifice. Approximately 2 to 3 million Chinese died building this wall.

Ancient City of Petra, Jordan

4. Running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aquaba, the ancient city of Petra is best-known for its amazing display of rock-cut architecture.

Machu Picchu, Peru and Chichén Itzá, Mexico

5. Comprised of classical Incan dry stone wall architecture, Machu Picchu in Peru is one of the most familiar symbols of the Inca Empire. The Temple of the Sun and the Room of the Three Windows are highlights of this ancient civilization.
   
   Built by the ancient Mayans, Chichén Itzá houses the Great Temple of Kukulkan, which is 79 feet tall and has four sides with 91 steps each. The four sides added together equal 365; the number of days in a single calendar year.

Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6. Standing 120 feet tall atop the Corvocado Mountain of the Tijuica Forest National Park, the breathtaking Christ the Redeemer statue is a 635-ton symbol of Christianity in Brazil.

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7 wonders of world

The Seven Wonders of the World (or the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) is a widely-known list of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. The earliest known version of the list was compiled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon; it appears to be based on the guide-books popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim.

The Great Pyramid of Giza 2500 BC Approximate - Egyptians

Hanging Gardens of Babylon 600 BC - Babylonians - Destroyed Earthquake

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 550 BC - Anatolians - Destroyed Fire 356 BC

Statue of Zeus at Olympia 435 BC - Greeks - Destroyed Fire

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus 315 BC - Hellenized Carians - Destroyed Earthquake

Colossus of Rhodes 292-280 BC - Hellenistic Civilization - Destroyed 224 BC Earthquake

Lighthouse of Alexandria 3rd Century BC - Hellenistic Civilization - Destroyed Earthquake

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