Recently more than 100 million people worldwide voted to name the new Seven Wonders of the World 2014. Never before in history have so many people taken part in a global decision.The winners are new 7 wonders for the year 2014 are
7 Wonders of the World 2014
#1. Great Wall of China
The largest monument ever constructed by human hands, the Great Wall spans 4,000 miles along what used to be the Inner Mongolian border. It was built to keep invading Mongols out of ancient China. Construction began in the 5th century B.C. At one point, it was the only man-made monument that could be seen also from space.This wall total length is about 7,300 km from east to west.
#2.Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This wonder from Brazil and its very famous place in this country.This statue is 125 feet tall, and its placement at the top of Corcovado Mountain makes it even more imposing. Designed in the 1920s by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it was built over a period of five years by a team of Brazilian experts led by Heitor da Silva Costa. It was inaugurated in 1931.it Is located 700 m. above sea level.
#3. Machu Picchu, Peru
This wonder is located in Peru, it is build around 1450 A.D Built by an Incan Emperor Andes Mountains.It was swiftly abandoned thereafter, probably due to disease outbreaks. The city was never repopulated, and it remained undiscovered by Westerners until 1911.
#4. Taj Mahal, India
This wonder Located in india at Agra,build by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor the memory of his beloved late wife in 1630 A.D, , Mumtaz Mahal.It is considered to be both the foremost example of Mughal (Indian Muslim) architecture and a symbol of love.
#5. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Colosseum is Located at Rome italy build in 70 – 82 A.D.it is most old wonder in the world in newest list,total capacity of this ground capable of seating around 50,000 spectators Used to celebrate glory of Roman Empire.
#6.Petra, Jordan
Petra means rock in Greek language.this temple build completely with rock and a great symbol of Engineering & Protection.Petra build around 9 B.C. – 40 A.D.this temple was amazing Water Technology and Tunnel systems its Great example of middle eastern ancient culture.
#7.Chichen Itza,Mexico
According to legend, Chichen Itza was the work of Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent), a warrior-priest of the Toltects.This pyramid is located at Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico,buil before 800 A.D. This also called mayan temple and the most famous temple city of the Mayas.this temple Each of its four sides has 91 steps—one step for each day of the year, with the 365th day represented by the platform on the top.
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