New Seven Wonders of the World / World Architecture History

New Seven Wonders of the World
In 2000 a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. Given that the original Seven Wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century BCE-and that only one entrant is still standing (the Pyramids of Giza)-it seemed time for an update. And people around the world apparently agreed, as more than 100 million votes were cast on the Internet or by text messaging. The final results, which were announced in 2007, were met with cheers as well as some jeers-a number of prominent contenders, such as Athens’s Acropolis, failed to make the cut. Do you agree with the new list?
Great Wall of China
Great might be an understatement. One of the world’s largest building-construction projects, the Great Wall of China is widely thought to be about 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long
Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is a Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, which flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries CE
Petra
The ancient city of Petra, Jordan, is located in a remote valley, nestled among sandstone mountains and cliffs. they constructed a water system that allowed for lush gardens and farming. At its height, Petra reportedly had a population of 30,000.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan site near Cuzco, Peru, was "discovered" in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. He initially thought it was Vilcabamba, a secret Incan stronghold during the 16th-century rebellion against Spanish rule, but this was later disproved. The true purpose of Machu Picchu remains a mystery. Bingham believed it housed the "Virgins of the Sun," women who lived in convents under a vow of chastity. Others suggest it might have been a pilgrimage site or a royal retreat.
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, Carlos Oswald, and Paul Landowski, its construction started in 1926 and finished five years later. The statue stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall, with a base of about 26 feet (8 meters), and its outstretched arms span 92 feet (28 meters). It is the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world.
Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome was built in the first century by order of the Emperor Vespasian. A feat of engineering, the amphitheater measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters) and features a complex system of vaults. It was capable of holding 50,000 spectators, who watched a variety of events. Perhaps most notable were gladiator fights, though men battling animals was also common.
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