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New 7 wonders
New Seven Wonders of the World was a project that attempted to update the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a modern list of wonders
Winners were announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon.
The New 7 Wonders Foundation claimed that more than 100 million votes
Christ the Redeemer
It is located in Corcovado Simbol of Christianity Constructed 1922-1931 39,6 metres high 30 metres wide 635 tonnes It cost $250.000 It is used as a chapel
Chichén itzá
Located in Yucatán, Mexico.
At the mouth of the well of the itzá
It is a large pre-columbiam archaeological site
Built by the Maya civilization.
Colosseum
Located in the centre of the city of Roma Flaviam Amphitheatre Started in 72 A C Considered one of the great works of Roman
achitecture Capable of seating 50. 000 spectators Used for gladiatorial contest and public
spectacles.
Great Wall of China
It is a series of stone and earthn fortications in the north of China.
It was built to protect the borders of Chinese Empire.
7.8 m high 5 m wide The only work of human hands visible from the
moon
长城
Machu Picchu
Old Peaks
Last city of the Incas
Master piece of architecture and a unique testimony to the inca civilation.
Petra
Stone in Greek
Taj Majal
It has
Constructed 1631- 1654
It is based in the love that the Emperor Sha Jahan had for his wife who died when had their 14th son.