The 8 wonders of the world unfold the spectacular advancements in design, engineering and construction of the history. The new list of 8 wonders of the world was created after a popularity poll was organized by the private New7Wonders Foundation, with winners announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the most well known statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located at the summit of the 2,300 ft tall Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, the120 ft tall statue overlooks the city of Rio. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil weighs 635 tons and is the tallest of its kind in the world. The statue is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. Christ the Redeemer as a symbol of Christianity has become an icon of Rio and Brazil
The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west. But the wall stretches to over 6,700 km in total. At its peak, the Ming Wall was guarded by more than one million men. It has been estimated that somewhere in between the time period taken to the centuries-long project of building the wall, 2 to 3 million Chinese died.
Petra, Jordan is an archaeological site in Arabah, Ma'an Governorate in Jordan. The site is constructed on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains, which form the eastern flank of Arabah also known as Wadi Araba. Arabah is the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra, Jordan is well known for its magnificent rock cut architecture. Petra is also one of the new 8 wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal, India is ranks top among the eight wonders of the world. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. It is built entirely of white marble engraved on it are designs with precious stones. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adjectives and superlatives, particularly at the dawn and while the sun goes down. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna River.
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