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The New Seven Wonders of the World. Updated in July 2007. Great Wall of China. Great Wall of China. Built between the 5 th Centuries B.C. and 16 th centuries. Built to defend China against the invading Mongols as well as other nomadic groups. Spans approximately 4,000 miles long.
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The New Seven Wonders of the World Updated in July 2007
Great Wall of China • Built between the 5th Centuries B.C. and 16th centuries. • Built to defend China against the invading Mongols as well as other nomadic groups. • Spans approximately 4,000 miles long.
Christ the Redeemer Statue • Located in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro on the Corcovado mountains. • Built in 1931 out of concrete and soapstone. • Largest art deco statue in the world and stands at 130 feet.
Machu Picchu • Located in Peru in the Andes Mountains range. • Built by the Inca’s in the 1400’s. • Later abandoned during the Spanish conquests of the Americas and remained known only to locals until 1911. • Can only be reached by foot, train or helicopter.
Chichen Itza • Located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. • Built by the Mayans. • Powerful economic and political center for the Mayan civilization. • El Castillo (the castle) is the famous structure in the center of the city.
The Roman Colosseum • Built in Rome, Italy between 70 and 80 A.D. • Held public events such as animal hunts, executions and gladiatorial events and sat nearly 50,000 spectators.
TajMahal • A mausoleum located in Agra, India and built between 1632 and 1648 for the Mughal emperor Shan Jahan’s wife. • Represents Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.
Petra • Located in Jordan, was the 6th century capital of the Nabataens. • Most famous its red rock features and for its architectures carved out of rock.
Other Lists • Seven Wonders of the: • Ancient World (Hanging Gardens of Babylon) • Medieval World (Stonehenge) • Modern World (Golden Gate Bridge) • Underwater World (Great Barrier Reef) • Industrial World (Hoover Damn) • Natural Wonders (Grand Canyon)
Bibliography • New Seven Wonders of the World. (2010). Places and Trips. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from Travel Channel Web Site: http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_Trips/Travel_Ideas/Art_Music_And_Culture/Seven_Wonders_Of_The_World