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The New 7 Wonders competition was launched in 1999, by filmmaker and museum curator Bernard Weber.  He was the founder of the New 7 Wonders Foundation, with a mission to protect human- kinds’ heritage across the globe.  The voting process began in 2005. A global poll via Internet or the phone decided a new list of human made marvels.  The foundation said the poll attracted almost a hundred million votes.  There were nearly 200 nominations from around the world, then narrowed down to only 21.

The 7 wonders were chosen because the original list of Ancient Wonders drawn up more than 2,000 years ago contained 7 and because 7 has been shown time and time again to be the number of things a person can remember. 

The New 7 Wonders of the World are all equal and hold no order to how they are listed.

The Great Wall of China, China

This structure was built between the fifth century B.C. and the 16th century. It is the longest human-made structure measuring at 4,000 miles long (6,400 kilometers).

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

The construction of the Colosseum began around AD70 under Emperor Vespasian. It once held up to 50,000 spectators. Modern sports stadiums still resemble its famous design.

Petra, Jordan

Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom of King Aretas IV (9B.C. to AD40).  It is famous for its many stone structures, like the 138 foot tall (42m) temple carved into rose colored rock.

Machu Picchu, Peru

This ruined city stands 7,970 feet high (2,430 m) in the mountains of Peru.  It is among the best known remnants of the Inca civilization.

Chiche’n Itza’, Mexico

This is possibly the most famous temple in the city of the Mayas. It was the center of Maya civilization during the period AD750-1200. The Temple of Kukulkan, rises to a height of 79 feet (24m), each of its four sides has 91 steps, each step representing each day of the year, with the top platform being the 365th day.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The building began in 1632 and took 15 years to complete. The opulent domed mausoleum is generally regarded as the finest examples of Mughal art and architecture.  This is a spectacular mausoleum built by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his beloved late wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This 105 foot (38 m) statue stands over-looking the town.

The Pyramids of Giza were also honored by the New 7 Wonders project as the only remaining of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World.

Each one of these Wonders is as grand as the next, they have their own unique qualities, and those same qualities are what make them Wonders of the World.