THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
In 2001 an initiative was started by the Swiss corporation New7Wonders Foundation to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments for profit. Twenty-one finalists were announced January 1, 2006. Egypt was not happy with the fact that the only original wonder would have to compete with the likes of the Statue of Liberty, the Sydney Opera House, and other landmarks; and called the project absurd. To solve this, Giza was named an honorary Candidate. The results were announced on July 7, 2007
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
| Wonder | Location | Date of Construction |
Taj Mahal
| India | Completed c.1648 CE |
Great Wall Of China
| China | 5th century BCE – 16th century CE |
The Roman Colosselum
| Rome | Completed 80 CE |
Ruins of Petra
| Jordan's capital, Amman | c.100 BCE |
Machu Picchu
| Perus Andes Plateau | c.1450 CE |
Chichen Itza
| Mexico | c.600 CE |
Statue of Christ The Redeemer
| Brazil's Mt. Corcovado | Opened 12 October 1931 |
