New 7 Wonders of the World

The New Open World Corporation (NOWC), a private and a non profit Swiss orgainsation tried to create an alternative to the historical list of the Seven Wonders of the World. The final list was announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal. The method of choosing was through votes which were cast through the Internet or by telephone.

The new list:

The Great Wall of China


This wonder is a series of stone and earthen fortications built in China throughtout the 5th century BC till the 16th century to protect China in the north. It stretches over approximately 6400 kms, signifying resistance from the foerign intrusion.

Petra
Jordan

This wonder of the world lies in a basin among the mountains of eastern range of the Arabah in Jordan. It is famous for having many stone structures carved into the rock. The city built served as a fortress and was so designed to store water thus making an artificial oasis in the desert city.

Christ Redeemer Statue

Brazil

Standing 125 feet tall atop the Corcovado Mountain high above Rio, this statue took five years to build. Constructed in France by sculptor Paul Landowski, it was shipped to Brazil in pieces, and then carried up the mountain by train, where it was reassembled.

Machu Picchu

Peru

This "city in the clouds" was built 8,000 feet above sea level in the 15th century by Incan emperor Pachacutec. Abandoned by the Incas, the city remained unknown until it was rediscovered by an explorer in 1911.

Pyramid at Chichen Itza

Mexico

The center of Mayan civilization in its day, Chichen Itza is still visible in several structures, including the pyramid of Kukulkan.

Roman Colosseum

Italy

This giant, 50,000 seat amphitheater in the center of Rome was built over 2,000 years ago, and still influences the design of sports stadiums worldwide.

Taj Mahal

India

This wonder lies in India, and was built as a sign of love and remeberance of one's beloved. The purity of love is symbolised by the white marble used. It presents an intricate mix of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architecture.