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Page 1: The new seven wonders of the world

New Seven Wonders of the World

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New Seven Wonders of the World

The new seven wonders of the world have been elected by more than 100 million votes from all over the world on 7th July 2007.

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CHICHEN ITZA

the most famous temple city of the Mayas,

each of its four sides has 91 steps-one step for each day of the year,

symbolizes Worship & Knowledge!

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COLOSSEUM completed in 80 AD in the centre of Rome. capable of seating around 50,000

spectators gladiators’ fights and public performances

were shown there

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CHRIST THE REDEEMER

in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a statue of Jesus Christ in Brazil which construction took nine years, from 1922 to 1931

It weighs 635 tons and is 39,6 metres tall located 700 m. above sea level, stands for welcoming & openness of Brazilian people

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THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

an ancient Chinese fortification, It was built to protect the rule of

China between the 5th century BC and the 16th century,

7,300 km from east to west, can be seen from space.

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MACHU PICCHU

in the south of Perú “Lost City” for 3 centuries, rediscovered in

1911. created by the Inca people used as a religious sanctuary and a palace.

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PETRA Established sometime around the 6th

century BC in Jordan

A great symbol of Engineering & Protection!

Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.

It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduct system.

It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction.

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TAJ MAHAL in Agra, India 15 years to complete by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to

honor the memory of his beloved late wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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