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New 7 Wonders

New Seven Wonders of the World is a project that attempts to revive the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a list of modern wonders. A popularity poll was organized by the private New 7 Wonders Foundation, with winners announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The Swiss-based New 7 Wonders Foundation claims more than 100 million votes were cast through the Internet or by telephone. Since nothing prevented fans, government or tourism agencies from casting multiple votes, the poll is considered "decidedly unscientific. According to John Zogby, founder and current President/CEO of the Washington-based polling organization Zogby International, New 7 Wonders Foundation drove “the largest poll on record”.

The New 7 Wonders Foundation, established in 2001, is committed to investing 50% of excess revenue in global good causes related to monument preservation and reconstruction. It has relied on private donations, the sale of merchandise such as shirts and cups, and revenue from selling broadcasting rights to obtain funds.

The program drew a wide range of official reaction. Some countries touted their finalist and tried to get more votes cast for it, while others downplayed or criticized the contest. After supporting the New 7 Wonders Foundation at the beginning of the campaign, with providing advice on nominee selection, The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has distanced itself from the undertaking in 2007. Many monuments were supported by dedicated websites or strong placements on national websites. National figures and celebrities promoted the New 7 Wonders campaign in many countries.



New 7 Wonders:

1. Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

2. Christ the Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3. Colosseum - Rome, Italy

4. Great Wall of China - China

5. Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru

6. Petra - Jordan

7. Taj Mahal - Agra, India

8. And one listing has honorary status:Great Pyramid of Giza (The last remaining ancient wonder of the world) - Cairo, Egypt

New 7 Wonders of the World

Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Christ Redeemer
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra
Petra
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza

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guidebaba  says:
17 months ago

Thanks Naresh

DaMaGeD_GooDz  says:
15 months ago

I don't know about this whole new 7 wonders of the world thing. Why can't there just be more than 7? I agree with Machu Pichu, Taj Mahal, Giza, but I'm iffy on some of the others and don't know much about Petra. What about Easter Island? I think Stonehenge should be there to. Any insight on why there can only be 7?

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guidebaba  says:
15 months ago

I am myself confused with this no - 7. 7 Days in a week - 7 little Dwarfs - Results of 7 New Wonders was announced on7/07/07 - Sorry but I don't have any answer.

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