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.
i always feel boring with the repeated seven wonders of the world————exploring is needed
i definitely vote to the Taj Mahal————————our coutrie’s greatest architecture
i feel proud that i am not an alien
i hope the river in philippines will become in new wonders i hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the above seven are really “awesome”
the Taj and the Christ redeemer are spellbound…
o! really a wonder in our earth exit, if i will alive i will see this wonder one time through naked eye.This is my committment myself
THEASE ALL WONDERS R PRIDE OF WORD. THEY R HERITAGE OF WORLD.
the r not only wonders r culture for country
some of the wonders are there why consider only 7?
Taj Mahal represents our country and our culture in front of the world.
Proud to be an INDIAN !!!!
Man!! what an great effort in building such an amazing art. For my eyes it look’s like an fantastic artwork.
really wonder….ful….!
I hope that Turkey will take it’s place in these 7wonders somehow. I wish I had a chance to see at least one of them. Marvellous……
hey they r not proper…….
y statue of liberty is not there
is these r only the world wonders????
is there one any other ones
this is very………………………………………………………wonderfull i like and my friends slso like this very much
great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Except the hanging garden of bobylon were supposed to be th part of 7 wonder.
Plz specify the detail also of every wonders
all wonders are good but give the details
WHERE IS EGYPT IN THE 7 WONDERS
wow……..dats gr8…awesome to c all…..christ redeemer,taj nd china wall r my favourites…………
GREAT!!!!!!!!!
TAJ MAHAL IS SIGN FOR LOVE…..
AND I M PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN BECAUSE TAJMAHAL IS ONE OF THE WONDER…
I really enjoyed those beautiful pictures.Those were awsome.I hope next time there will be something new and interesting.
let me tell the real wonder of world.
in order.
1. Taj mahal
2. Taj from front side
3. Taj from back side
4. Taj from right side
5. Taj from left side
6. Taj from inside
7. Taj from out side
i m sure these all are seven wonder
awesome wonders!! The updated collection is good!!!But i hoped that stonehenge would be included in the list….
pyramid at giza,egypt kahaan gaya!!!!!!idiots!!!!!!christ the redeemer was not required………….. GAYI!!!
i think the new 7 wonder are not so good and how about the great pyramid angkor wat and another old building ? where is it ?
i think the new seven wonders are very sweet , wonderful.
monuments are realy very wonderful
wow this is the seven like to live watch
The pictures are very nice but so old i want to see some new picture can some one post new picture please
awesome pictures………..iem very proud that i visited one of the seven wonder i.e. Taj Mahal……………i love the seven wonders………thanks
These are too good.
Please specify the details about wonders.
wow wonderful.
7 wonders
WHY NOT TAJ MAHAL ?
THE PICTURES ARE GREAT BUT I THINK INDIA AND ITALY ARE THE MOST AMAZING
I LOVE THE TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA.BECAUSE OF ITS BEAUITY
awesome pictures………..em very proud that i visited one of the seven wonder i.e. Taj Mahal……………i love the seven wonders………thanks
awesome places . im proud of my country to have one of the 7 wonders i.e., Taj Mahal in it. iwould like to visit all these places
awesome……………………………………. no words to admire them
I Love Taj Mahal, because it is a Symbol of LOVE
I am very proud to be an indian.
‘Christ Redeemer’ and ‘The Great Wall of China’ r unbelievable.
Christ Redeemers is the worst.
lousy la
great canyon?
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Wow.. Wonders are really fantabulous.. Gr8..!!! Wish to see all of them.. !!
vow….i wld say.my passion was 2 see this monuments but i would say seeing these looks like i m seeing it in real.the truth is that i did see some of those but i couldnt have a close view as i have here…thanks to u all for taking the pain of clicking these photos…
nice pics…great job have done by the cameramen
I am so frustrated when Banaue Rice Terraces was not included. I hope that next year it will make it to the 7 Wonders of the World.
Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines should be in the list.
Angkor wat is one of the most beautiful in the world, so it must be one of 7 wonders.
I Love my temple, Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is a symbal of the world.
These are great places. I wish to see them in upcoming life. Especially the Roman Colosseum
I Love Taj Mahal, because it is a Symbol of LOVE
No wonder can equal to TAj.
I am very proud to be an indian.
How come the Mexican pyramid is on the list and not the Egyptian ones? The step pyramid in Cairo is over 5,000 years old and the Giza pyramids are much bigger than the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá. I would also replace the Roman Colosseum with Angkor Wat of Cambodia.
almost like heaven
photography angle is awesome
those r the 7 wonders of the world? i dont think so…there r still beautiful wonders in the world aside from that!!!
wonders of the the world r the beautiful wonders ever………………………ha ha ha
Yeah,everything is unbelievable.They’re fabulous! I hope one day I can go to visit there.
One day Angkor Wat will bacome one of the most Wonderful Building in the world.
I love them.M very proud to be Khmer.
I love the Taj
wow.. itz amzing.. hope could visit one day..
“TAJ MAHAL IS THE FIRST WONDER IN THE WORLD AS MY POINT OF VIEW”
“NO BODY COMPAIR ANY WONDER WITH TAJ”
& “I LOVE TAJ MAHAL BECAUSE IT IS SITUATED IN AGRA”
& “I LIVE IN AGRA”
I love all the wounder of the glove .hopefully i will get a chance to glance ones.thank for the civillization and the development of the wounder of the world.
useful post and great read. thanks.
Its amazing really we are overwhelmed to see some new wonders thank you guys for selecting our INDIA’s historical monument and giving it a place in the new 7 wonders so that every one will recognise its value and history thank you for selecting and voting and all the other 6 wonders are great and really mesmerising.
Its amazing really we are overwhelmed to see some new wonders thank you guys for selecting our INDIA’s historical monument and giving it a place in the new 7 wonders so that every one will recognise its value and history thank you for selecting and voting and all the other 6 wonders are great and really mesmerising.
My children and I really enjoyed these! Gonna check them out on google earth! Very cool! Blessings of light and love~Valerie, Enzio, and Quiara.thanks
Its Really Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Love Taj Mahal. Because, It is symbol of LOVE.
Mind blowing.
Truely Unbeliveable ;
Taj mohal carried love of Shajahan & momotaj.
TAL MAHAL IS THE MOST WONDER OF THE WORLD BECAUSE IT IS THE SYMBOL OF THE LOVE.I LOVE TAJ MAHAL
7 is very grete b’z
7 day make week.
7 color make rainbow
7 sur make music
7 letters make friends
” so 7 is the value to make the wonders, on that i proud c TAJ MAHAL “
IS THIS ALREADY FINAL LISTING OF NEW 7WONDERS OF THE WORLD????
these wonders are superb………………
Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the best one……………..
THE LOVE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL WORLD…….. THUS THE TAJ MAHAL OF INDIA IS THE BEST ONE….
wonderful pictures
taj mahal is the best just b;coz it is from india india is the best no other country is better than india, all countries except india need smethin called culture,humanism and history
taj mahal is a symbol of love and chamatkar
awesme website this is i luv the pics and also the wonders
fantastic……..awesome………ppl hardly spells out after staring dese marvellous stuff in nature created by our lovely god
Hard Work Make The World Beautifully!!!
The Christ Redeemer is amazing, i just want/eager to visit someday,
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! AWESOME. I LIKE TAJ MAHAL VERY MUCH IN 7 WONDERS
i love wonders i have save the wonders.
The Taj is a great.its a a Symbol of love………….Jst tk cr of it………….
tajmahal of agra on the bank of river yamuna makes a great impact on the 7 wonders
taj is at the top
symbol of love taj
Is this the new 7 wonders of the world of this yearc, 2010?
christ redeemer is really a great wonder specially looking from down,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Very nice pictures.Especially our taj and christ.
the Christ Redeemer is awesome ,.. hope i can visit someday
truly fascinating!! all of them are truly wonders…God n his ways!!
im very happy 2 see all dis
Wow !!!! Great wonderss
nice places
I think that Angkor Wat in Cambodia is number one in 7 wonder temple.
wow… really awesome pics.. really great to see here..
pyramid is at top
great addition of taj mahal.
I pray my God give me chance to see myself these wonders
this is natural place in the world
Very wonder !!! If Vedio than it is WONDERFULL !!!!!!