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1. The Official New 7 Wonders of the World have been elected by more than a 100 million votes to represent - global heritage throughout - history. They are in - no particular order.
2. The statue of Jesus stands some 38 metres tall, overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the world's - best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on - October 12, 1931. It has become a/the symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive - visitors with open arms.
2. The statue of Jesus stands some 38 metres tall, overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the world's - best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on - October 12, 1931. It has become a/the symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive - visitors with open arms.
3. The Great Wall of China was built to keep invading Mongol tribes out of - China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is claimed that it is the only one visible from - space.
4. In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on a/the mountain known as - Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River.
5. On the edge of the Arabian desert, - Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabatean empire of - King Aretas IV (9 BC to 40 AD). Masters of water technology, the Nabateans provided their city with - great tunnel constructions and - water chambers. Today, the Palace Tombs of - Petra are - impressive examples of - Middle Eastern culture.
6. Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as an/the economic and political centre of the Mayan civilization. The pyramid of Kukulkan was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
7. This great ampitheatre in the centre of - Rome was built to give favours to - successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Virtually - every modern sports stadium still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through - films and - history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena.
8. The Taj Mahal was built on the orders of - Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honour the memory of his beloved late wife. It is regarded as the most perfect jewel of - Muslim art in - India.
6. Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as an/the economic and political centre of the Mayan civilization. The pyramid of Kukulkan was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
7. This great ampitheatre in the centre of - Rome was built to give favours to - successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Virtually - every modern sports stadium still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through - films and - history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena.
8. The Taj Mahal was built on the orders of - Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honour the memory of his beloved late wife. It is regarded as the most perfect jewel of - Muslim art in - India.