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The New Seven Wonders of the World is a modern initiative to offer a fresh perspective on the ancient Seven Wonders list. This final selection, chosen by internet users – with more than 100 million votes counted – showcases some of the most remarkable human-made structures. Click the images to explore them in their full glory.
1. Taj Mahal, India
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The Taj Mahal is a stunning mausoleum complex located in Agra, northern India, along the southern bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) River. Renowned for its perfect proportions and its seamless integration of ornamental features, the Taj Mahal stands as the epitome of Mughal architecture, blending Indian, Persian, and Islamic design elements.
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2. Colosseum, Rome
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Construction of the Colosseum began between AD 70 and 72, under the reign of Vespasian. It was officially inaugurated in AD 80 by Titus, with a grand celebration that included 100 days of games. The Colosseum, a freestanding monument made of stone and concrete, measures 620 by 513 feet (190 by 155 meters) and could accommodate about 50,000 spectators. It hosted thousands of fierce gladiatorial combats and battles between men and animals.
3. The Great Wall, China
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The Great Wall is a vast series of fortifications, composed of sandstone and earth, built, repaired, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to safeguard the northern borders of China. Multiple walls, known collectively as the Great Wall of China, were constructed over the centuries, with the most renowned being the one built by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, between 220 BC and 200 BC.
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4. Petra, Jordan
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Petra, an ancient city, once the heart of an Arab kingdom during Hellenistic and Roman eras, lies in the southwest of Jordan. Built on a terrace, the city is cut through by the Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses), a site traditionally believed to be where Moses struck a rock to produce water. The valley is bordered by sandstone cliffs with hues ranging from red and purple to light yellow, which earned Petra its nickname, 'the rose-red city, half as old as Time,' given by 19th-century English biblical scholar John William Burgon.
5. Machu Picchu, Peru
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Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city perched at 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, roughly 70 kilometers (44 miles) northwest of Cusco. It's one of the most iconic symbols of the Inca Empire, often referred to as 'The Lost City of the Incas.' The site was named a World Heritage Site in 1983, recognized as 'an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca civilization.'
6. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
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Christ the Redeemer is a towering statue of Jesus Christ situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Standing 39.6 meters (130 feet) tall and weighing 700 tons, the statue is located at the summit of the 700-meter (2,296-foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, offering a panoramic view of the city below.
7. Chichen Itza, Mexico
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Chichen Itza is an ancient Maya city in ruins, covering an area of 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) in the south-central region of Yucatán, Mexico. It lies approximately 90 miles (150 km) to the east-northeast of Uxmal and 75 miles (120 km) to the east-southeast of Mérida. The surrounding arid region relies on wells (cenotes) formed by sinkholes in limestone for its water supply, making them the only available source of water in the area.
