New Seven Wonders of the World
A unique election was held in Portugal’s capital Lisbon, in July 2007. In this election, seven sites were chosen as the new wonders of the world in an online poll that drew more than 100 million voters.
The Taj Mahal — It is a mausoleum located at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. In 1983, the Taj became a UNESCO World Heritage site and was cited as ‘the jewel of Muslim art’ in India. It is now universally admired the masterpiece of the world heritage.
The Great Wall of China — It is the largest monument in the world. It extends from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of Central Asia. In 1986, the Wall of China was selected as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
 The Pink Ruins of Petra in Jordan — It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located 200 km south of the capital Amman. It comprises stunning temples and tombs carved in rocks. It was the capital of Arab Nabataen nomads.
The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro — It is a statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 39.6 metres tall and weighs 700 tons. The statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil.
 Incan Ruins of Macha Picchu — It is a pre-Columbian city created by the Inca Empire. It is located at 2430 metres altitude on a mountain ridge. It was constructed around 1450, during the glory of the Inca Empire.
The Colosseum in Rome — It is a symbol of the city of Rome. It was built nearly 2000 years ago around the first century A.D., during the Roman Empire. It is Rome’s largest amphitheatre.
The Ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico — It is the largest pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern centre of the Yucatan Peninsula, present-day Mexico.
