THE SEVEN WONDERS ARE
1)The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
2)Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
3)The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 - 1644 A.D.) China
The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction.
4)Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
5)Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan
On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
6)The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.
AND AT LAST
OUR OWN TAJ MAHAL!!
The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India
This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window
2007-07-08 03:33:36
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answered by Anonymous
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The latest seven wonders of the world selected are:
The Taj Mahal (Agra, India); White marbled monument studded with precoius stones representing symbol of Peace and Love. It was built by The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Mumtaz Mahal.
The Roman Colloseum (Rome)
The Statue of Christ Redeemer (Rio, Brazil)
The Chichen Itza
The Macchu Picchu
The Great Wall of China (China)
The Petra
It was declared last at 2:00 a.m. IST at Lesbon the capital of Portugal. The Taj Mahal of agra, India got the Highest number of votes among all others. Please check the following site for more informations.
www.new7wondersoftheworld.com
2007-07-08 02:33:56
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answered by sankha 1
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New 7 wonders chosen are :
The Great Wall of China
Taj Mahal in India
Machu Picchu in Peru
Statue of Christ Redeemer in Brazil
Rome Colosseum in Italy
The Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza in Mexico
Petra in Jordan
2007-07-08 02:51:06
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answered by Mirage 4
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The New 7 Wonders of the World are:
The Colosseum in Rome
The Taj Mahal in India
The Great Wall of China
Machu Picchu in Peru
Chichen-Itza in Mexico
the statue of The Christ Redeemer in Brazil
Petra in Jordan
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070708/wl_afp/worldculture_070708123153
2007-07-08 02:32:29
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answered by kepjr100 7
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Here you will find the new 7 wonders as well as the ones that could make it to the new 7 wonders list.
2007-07-08 02:35:42
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answered by bigguy 1
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The wonders are as follows:-
Taj Mahal, India
The great wall of China,China
Macchu Picchu,Peru
Colessum,Rome
The statue of Christ redeemer,Brazil
and i 4got the other 2
2007-07-08 02:52:10
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answered by Ash 2
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You can find them on Associated Press through your local news or Yahoo News. In my opinion the results are tainted because people were allowed to vote mulitple times. There should have been one vote per person allowed.
2007-07-08 02:29:45
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answered by james d 2
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TAJ MAHAL-INDIA
GREAT WALL OF CHINA-CHINA
IDONT KNOW OTHER
2007-07-08 04:11:19
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answered by zeen 1
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They are not announced yet.
2007-07-08 02:25:32
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answered by Anonymous
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