The wait is over and the results are announced. The new Seven Wonders of the World are here to stand tall, giving you the most spectacular of sight as they take you for a journey back through the time line.
The competition, which was the brainchild of a Swiss man, Bernard Weber, generated a huge response and the results were announced in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
More than 100 million people voted via SMS, internet and telephone to select the new Seven Wonders of the World that would represent global heritage throughout history.
Here are the new Seven Wonders of the World:
The Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: The last, and the greatest, pyramid of all Mayan temples, representing the ancient civilization of Mayan dynasty.
Christ Redeemer, Rio De Janerio, Brazil: A 38 metre tall statue of Jesus Christ that stands atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, welcoming visitors with open arms. It was designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski. A symbol of the Brazilian city.
The Roman Colosseum, Rome, Italy: A symbol of joy and suffering, the grand Colosseum of Rome stands out for its architectural excellence and represents the glory of the Roman Empire. A place where gladiators once fought for their pride.
The Great Wall of China, China: The largest man-made monument ever built and the only one visible from space. This colossal structure was built to keep the invading Mongol tribes out of China. Obviously, a symbol of perseverance and protection!
Machu Picchu, Peru: The remains of an ancient Inca city built by Emperor Pachacútec 2,430m (8,000ft) up a mountain slope in the 15th century. It is believed that the Incas abandoned the city because of a smallpox outbreak, and after the Spanish defeated the Incans. The city remained ‘lost’ for more than three centuries until it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
Petra, Jordan: The famed Rose City of Jordan stands witness to the amazing Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). A great symbol of engineering and an impressive example of Middle Eastern culture.
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India: A symbol of love and passion, this mausoleum was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved late wife Mumtaz Mahal. The structure is built out of white marble and stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, outside Agra.
Lets celebrate the new Seven Wonders of the World!
