You’re probably familiar with the original seven wonders of the world: the great pyramid of Giza, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the colossus of Rhodes, the lighthouse of Alexandria, and the temple of Artemis. But did you know that a foundation named the “new seven wonders of the world” in 2007?
These new seven wonders of the world were chosen through online voting. See if you agree.
The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Chichen Itza is a Mayan pyramid that has been around since between 550 AD and 800 AD. It was mainly used for Mayan ceremonies before being abandoned until 900 AD. Its name means “at the mouth of the Itza well.” It’s located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Climbing to the top of the pyramid is currently forbidden.
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Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ and is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the fifth largest statue of Jesus in the world and is at the peak of a mountain. It was built from 1926 to 1931. Despite having lightening rods installed, it was damaged by lightening in 2008. It has since been repaired.
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The Roman Colosseum (70 – 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy
The Roman Colosseum was built about 2000 years ago and was used for Roman sports at the time, namely gladiator games in which men fought each other and animals to the death. Because of tourists taking away pieces of it, the Pope had to forbid the removal of stone from it. The Colosseum itself is built from blocks of travertine stone, which were taken form the quarries near Tivoli and brought to Rome on roads built just for that purpose. The Colosseum had 45,000 sitting places and 5,000 standing places. Under the arena was a large network of tunnels that were used for the gladiators, animals, and slaves.
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The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India
The Taj Mahal was built over a twenty two year period, completing in 1648 C.E. It was built by the Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is built entirely of white marble and many feel it’s architectural beauty has never been surpassed.
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The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 – 1644 A.D.) China
The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest man-made structure, reaching over 6400 km. When it was in the height of its use during the Ming Dynasty, over one million guards manned the wall. Because of the difficulty in transporting building material, as much local material as possible was used. Also, workers that died in the construction were buried in the wall. The wall is actually a joining of many smaller walls that were built up over many years. The original wall was built using earth, stone, and wood, but during the Ming Dynasty, brick was the main building material because it was easier to work with.
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Petra (9 B.C. – 40 A.D.), Jordan
Petra is a historical city in Jordan and is famous for being carved into the mountains surrounding it. It’s thought to have been established as early as 312 BC. It was the home of the Nabatean kingdom, which was known for its advanced irrigation systems.
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Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru
Machu Picchu is a result of the Inca Empire. It’s made of cut stone fitted so closely together without mortar that a knife blade can’t penetrate its cracks. It is situated on a high ridge and is bordered by a river on three sides. It is located in Peru. The walls of Machu Picchu were built with details that protect it from collapsing during earthquakes, such as the doors and windows being trapezoidal and tilt inward from bottom to top. Many people travel on foot to Machu Picchu every year to marvel at the beauty and architectural ingenuity.
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Have you ever visited one of these new seven wonders of the world? Which one, and what did you think of it? Is there one in particular that you’d like to visit? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Note: This post was originally published on September 21, 2008. It was updated with new images and background on each of the new seven wonders of the world on its currently-listed publication date.
wonderful pictures…
All pictures are wonderful
My GOD!!!! these are really very very great. I wish if i ‘ll ever visit one of these….
hello frnds……..these r really wonders of wonder…………….
I hope that Sydney Opera House will make it to the list of wonders one day.
my god they look awesome hopefully one day u can show me the real thing yeah 😉
The contest is organized by the New7Wonders Foundation—the brainchild of Swiss filmmaker and museum curator Bernard Weber—in order to “protect humankind’s heritage across the globe.
these are really great. I wish if i ‘ll ever visit all these 🙂
thats true enough
This was a controversial voting procedure and there was bias towards the nations with a high number of Internet users, e.g. India and Brazil. Nevertheless, it is good to see a set of the 7 wonders on DirJournal.com as they remind you of places you have been to or yet to see.
surprised to see the fuming words may be from a so called powerful & developed country. The have been using their financial power, military power to dictate the world be it UN, Security Council, Gulf oil etc. etc.
Every action is controvertial. If India and Brzil are developing because of their strong root, why they are jealous.
When whole Europe was a nomadic society, we Indians were highly educated. Due to their crookedness they ruled us and looted for centuries. shame……….
My God,
It’s very wonderful pictures.
Thanks
ur right….unbelievable wonders God had mabe
its ok….
Really a nice collection. Some of the pictures are really good from a photgraphy viewpoint!
Powerful images of powerful places there are quite a few contenders for ‘wonder’ in Africa though
Nice images. The statues of Easter Island didn’t make the list? Well I guess they had their run.
that’s not taj mahal,,,that’s towad mahal in philippines,,,,
it always amazes me that these cultures were able to build such things with primitive tools.
nice collection.
René
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All of the new 7 wonders picks make sense except for Christ the Redeemer. Why? Because when you look down the list, all of the structures show a degree of complexity, mysticism, antiquity, and imagination that I feel is lacking in the statue of Rio de Janeiro. It feels somewhat out of place among all the other wonders. I share my surprise with bugs that Easter Island did not make the list, as it would have made a much more fitting choice to complement the other 6.
dont be so negative!
awesome pics!wish to visit al these wonders of world
These are actually wonders.
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all this is new 7 wonders of the world?how about the old one?… i agree that only 6 wonders make sense but the Christ of Redeemer…i’m not sure..
yah that’s right,,,,
The great pyramid at Giza?
The pyramids at Giza are the only remaining wonder of the original, ancient, “seven wonders of the world” and for this competition does not appear to be eligible. The omission that I can’t believe was left out is the temple complex of Ankgor Wat in Cambodia. Check out the link at http://www.sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/angkor_wat.html
good
all of these piictures are very b e a u t i f u l.
ii especiially liike the one of the Christ.
For meqh iit seems liike he iis lookiinq down to take care of us.
And dattz qood.
Nee Wayz they all look beautiful and very pretty.
its really very beautiful
All picture are amageing and this is realy wonderfull.
Take care of who?? this clown is just another man made creation to make you think that white man got special powers, like Santa Claus. I think Superman deserves to have statue there too! at least he is not stealing money from us.
@joe cormick ….
(1) what church did (stealing money) IS NOT what Jesus taught (read bible). Who to blame? Use your brain (if any)
(2) Again, use your brain (if any) ……. @Laura wrote ‘it SEEMS like’ …..
(3) Nampaknya kepandiran keledai masih lebih pintar dari kepintaran kamu (that’s in my beloved bahasa Indonesia)
Why aren’t the great pyramid at Giza on the list?? Why wouldn’t they be eligible, they are the only wonder remaining from the original 7 wonders of the world….
because the article is called “The ____NEW____ 7 wonders of the world”!
christ the reedemer is killing
i hope one day pyramid of egypt will back in this list
i think the list is perfect and christ redeemer is awesome
I wish there was one wonder from USA !!!
its the perfect list with the taj mahal
taj mahal wow great i wish let it remain foreever
i love only tl mahal the love building
Its true but How ca you sure it will be forever BIG buT ItS too Small FromTHE VOTE!!!
i think that the wonders are really amazing cause of their history i hope that everybody think the same way i do.
why did you not include the banaue rice terraces in the philippines?????
Good but where is Egypt Pyramids??????? i know Pyramids in 7 wonders around the world!!!!
The banaue rice terraces are amazing. Do I smell Part 2?? Haha. LoL…
Good Job. ;P
i think in the next seven wonders Golden temple of Amritsar punjab india will be the one i hope so
tajmahal is a very beautiful monuments of India & World.
All monumets are actually great.
awesome !!!! mean just look at them!!!
obvious pictures …………. feel like visiting all those places
very
Is there something new!!!!!!!!!Those picture are already old………………..Can you post some interesting pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those pictures are very very old!!!! I saw those pics. already,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I hope there’s something new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…………………………………………………………………………….
i studyed the great wall of china once!
why isnt king kong on there i thought he was the 8th :S
its pleasure to see that
It’s very amazing to see all these pictures………..
I think in the next 7 wonders, lions who are climbing trees found in Manyara National Park from Tanzania will be among other wonders
Owesome…
It was tough decision to get only 7 …
But the decision is quite appreciable..
Well thanks to the site creators.. who think about this topic.
N great thanks to the photographer who has given us the chance to view all these wonders right at home….
Thanks to all of you
its so very amazing……..
All monuments are very good
tajmahal is just wow..make india to feel proud
i have enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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it s really tough to accept only the 7……………
It’s very amazing to see all these pictures………..i have enjoyed …….tajmahal is a very beautiful monuments on earth….proud to be an INDIAN………………………………….SANJAY
i like to vote to the great wall of china to b a first &
the 2nd must b the under river bridge
nice collection of pictures
TAJ MAHAL the top wonder among all. i’m proud to be an indian.
this is so cool i wanna go there 🙂
I wish I would have a break and could visit to all of these 7 wonders….
SEE I LIKED TAJ MAHAL A LOT IT IS SO SOOTING YAR ACTUALLY MUJHE SHAHJAHAN ACHA LAGATA HAI
I WISH 2 VISIT ALL THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
THIS IS MY DREAM WHICH WILL COME TRUE I WISH. PRAISE LORD N DO SUMTHN
very nice pics
7 wonders r amazing
OMG the seven wonders of the world are great I hope to visit them all one day for a hole week.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-)****************
all the pics are wonderful…..good job done………..tajmahal, christ reedemeris are spectacular
all wonders really make me wonder… all look great… it s all the creations of great almighty…
AWESOME AND ITS PERFECT LIST BUT THE TAJMAHAL IS BEST ALL THE TIMES ITS ONLY ONE OF THEM AND CHINA WALL IS GOOD TO..NICE COLLECTION…CHEERS
MICHAEL JACKSON SHOULD BE THEREE!!!!!
i feel Taj Mahal is worthvisiting ………….awesome….
list yekdam mast aahe ! mala khup aavdli….. pantyacha itihas lihayla pahije.
taj mahal is very beautiful monument all over the world
First of all… where the heck is the Acropolis????????????????????? This shows how ridiculous it is to allow an uneducated public vote!!!!! This isn’t a “wonders of the world” vote this is a popularity contest… pure ignorance!
i realise that the seven wonders of the world are chosen considering the arctechure design or building design its not chosen considering the natural make or theme its build by humans not naturally made by nature, where natural made things can be wonderful and WONDER TO.
there are lots of beautiful spots in the philippines. People should look into it not just known place could be consider as one of the seven wonders of the world.
Puerto Princesa Underground River of the Philippines is one of the best out of 7 to be chosen. This is naturally made and cultivated by nature itself hundred of years w/o the form of money or human touch. It wonders as you would see allowing creation of GOD in majestic way as heavenly place to see and feel the existence of creator. Hopefully all Filpinos all over the world will vote and promote it to allow all nature lovers to come see one of the most mazing and fascinating creation wonders.
To all our nature lovers all the over the world..come and visit Philippines as we have so many places to offer w/ an over whelming natural beauty and wondefull people
amzing is the word.i feel proud to see taj mahal in the list.
hope one day i can visit this places,. and i hope, time will come one of the beautiful nature of philippines will be added in 7 wonders of the world,. i love this places.
im proud 2 be an indian by seeing taj mahal in d list of new 7 wonderzzzz…………..chak de in dia
The great wall of China is awesome, Petra of Jordan is a great masterpiece reminds me of Egyptian carvings, i love it. Taj Mahal is a beauty, pyramid in mexico is classical and historical, others require brilliance to put in place (genius). finally the concept of Christ the Redeemer…. makes me feel safe anywhere i am cos HE is watching over me
im proud 2 be an indian by seeing taj mahal in d list of new 7 wonderzzzz…………..chak de in dia
in all over the world there are a lot of countries and we have only 7 wonder of the worlds and we are indian we have 1 out of 7 so we are so lucky and proud on us ……….. jay hind….
Happy to see Taj Mahal amongst the top 7 wonders.Proud to be an INDIAN!!!
♥They all wonderfulls
i prefer for angkor wat than the mayan pyramid..
in all over the world there are a lot of countries and we have only 7 wonder of the worlds and we are indian we have 1 out of 7 so we are so lucky and proud on us ……….. jay hind….
all wonders is great but i very very like a tajmahal
are these the 2009 wonders
or not
because if it is 2009 put jaita grotto in it
Thank you, Kevin Leake for mentioning Ankgor Wat. I have always thought it unbelievable that Angkor Wat doesn’t get more recognition, and after having visited there last summer, I have become more and more flabbergasted as to how things like the Christ Redeemer statue could beat it…
all are great keep up the good work
Wow!!!! They all r very nice……..I wish to go there God plz hear my wish
well everithing is good but MEXICO is the best!!
helloo!!all this wonders make me say…wooooow but the”MAKAM CHAHID” of algeria also shoud be one of the 7….I’m proud to b an algerian……. kissss!!
excellent! magnificent! all are nice but taj mahal is the best
nice pictures…
Being proud that Taj Mahal has booked in one of the wonder of the world.Apart from Tajmahal Christ Redeemer is mine best wonder of the world
mind blowing !!… amazing 7 wonders of the world
i like all pictuers of 7 wonders! hope 1 day i ll visit these awesome wonders
mind blowing
u no there not really like that iv visited them all the only good one is machu picchu so dont get ur hopes up kid
.,the new 7 wonders of the world are all nice
it’s realy wonder……………………….
these are all great but where is the Grand Canyon and the the pyramids of Egypt? but anyway i vote for the Taj Mhal it is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the Chirst the is also the best because I LOVE JESUS CHRIST and that he takes care of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love only muslims beautifull construction work i mean THE TAJ MAHAL IS THE BEST in my sight
i love only muslims beautifull construction in my sightwork i mean THE TAJ MAHAL IS THE BEST because i am a CONSTRUCTION Engineer so i thin u will agree with my comments
THANX
these wonders are great……. i have decorated my home with these very nice pictures .the main picture i am missing is the grand caynyon…..very nice job.
wow!!! those pictures are really awesome i hope they gain world recognition.
why pyramids in egypt were ignored