New seven wonders of the world

The New Seven Wonders of the World were decided through a global poll organized by the New7Wonders Foundation, a Swiss-based organization. The poll was launched in the year 2000 and invited people from around the world to vote for their favorite monuments and sites. The campaign was conducted through various media channels such as television, the internet, and mobile phone voting. A total of 200 finalists were chosen, and then the final list of 7 winners was announced in 2007.

The New Seven Wonders of the World are:

1. The Great Wall of China: A series of fortifications built along the historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe.
2. Petra, Jordan: An ancient city carved into a rock in the desert of Jordan. It was established around 300 BC by the Nabataean Arab tribe.
3. Christ the Redeemer: A statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 98 feet tall and stands on top of Corcovado mountain.
4. Machu Picchu, Peru: An ancient Incan citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built in the 15th century and is considered a royal estate or sacred religious site.
5. Chichén Itzá, Mexico: An ancient Mayan city located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It was a major center of politics, economics, and religion between the 9th and 15th centuries.
6. The Colosseum, Italy: A large amphitheater located in Rome, Italy. It was built in the 1st century AD and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
7. The Taj Mahal, India: The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631. The tomb is widely considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles. The Taj Mahal is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.

Conclusion

There were many notable sites that were not included in the final list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The campaign received over 200 nominations from around the world, and these are some of the notable sites that did not make it to the final list:

1. The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
2. Stonehenge, England
3. The Acropolis and the Parthenon, Greece
4. The Roman Forum and the Pantheon, Italy
5. The Eiffel Tower, France
6. The Sydney Opera House, Australia
7. The Statue of Liberty, United States
8. The Alhambra, Spain
9. The Kremlin and Red Square, Russia
10. The Great Wall of Vietnam
11. The Angkor Wat, Cambodia
12. The Borobudur, Indonesia
13. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
14. The Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
15. The Great Wall of Korea
16. The Hagia Sophia, Turkey

The selection of the New Seven Wonders of the World is based on popular vote and not on any scientific or historical criteria. Also, there are many other notable sites around the world that were not included in the campaign, this list of sites is not comprehensive, and many other sites also deserve recognition and appreciation.