Seven Wonders Of The World

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In 2001, visionary filmmaker Bernard Weber, a Swiss-born Canadian, founded the New7Wonders Foundation, inviting the world to choose a new set of seven wonders for the modern era

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Following a rigorous selection process, extensive deliberation, and worldwide voting, the foundation unveiled the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007

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Representing humanity's most remarkable achievements, these iconic landmarks showcase exceptional engineering, architectural, and cultural prowess

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1. Great Wall of China (China): A series of fortifications built across northern China to protect against invasions

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2. Taj Mahal (India): A white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal

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3. Machu Picchu (Peru): The remains of an ancient Inca city located in the Andes Mountains

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4. Chichen Itza (Mexico): A large Mayan archaeological site with a step pyramid called El Castillo

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5. Roman Colosseum (Italy): A large amphitheater in Rome used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles

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6. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil): A massive statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro

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7. Petra (Jordan): An ancient city carved into rock, famous for its architecture and water conduit system

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