The "New Seven Wonders" in the world are the Great Wall of China, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the statue of Christ in Brazil, the Inca site of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Courquin Pyramid of Chichen Yichaku in Mexico, the Colosseum in Italy and the Taj Mahal in India. The selection results were announced in Lisbon, Portugal at 21: 3pm local time on July 7th, 27 (early morning of July 8th, 27 Beijing time), among which the Great Wall of Wan Li, China ranked first. After the results of the selection were announced, the organizers presented commemorative badges to the representatives of the countries where the "New Seven Wonders" were located.

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The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China has a long history and a magnificent project. The Great Wall crisscrosses the east, west, north and south, stretching over the vast land of China. It's like a dragon, crossing the lofty mountains, the vast grassland, the vast desert and heading for the boundless sea. According to historical documents, more than 2 vassal states and feudal dynasties built the Great Wall. If the Great Wall built in different times is added up, there are about 1 Wan Li. Among them, the length of the Great Wall built by the Qin, Han and Ming dynasties exceeded 1, Li. China's Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Henan, Shandong, Hubei, Hunan and other provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions all have the remains of the ancient Great Wall and beacon towers. Among them, the Great Wall of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region alone reaches 3 Vandory.

Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan. It is carved out of rocks and is famous for its color. Petra is often called "Rose City" because of its color. In fact, the rocks here are not only red, but also light blue, orange, yellow, purple and green.

Petra is hidden in a narrow canyon. Buildings are carved in the cliffs, and their rooms are hidden in the rocks. About 312 BC, Nabatai people (ancient Arab tribes) settled here. The city of Petra is located on the trade road from Arabian Peninsula to Mediterranean Sea, so it has become a favorite resting place for tired travelers crossing arid rural areas.

After the ancient Romans took over Petra in 16 AD, the city was still very prosperous. However, the importance of Petra was greatly weakened because the trade route changed later. Eventually it was abandoned and was not discovered until after 1812.

Christ Redeemer (Brazil) There is a statue of Christ on Mount Du in Corcoba, Rio de Janeiro, which is about 38 meters high. The Christ in the statue seems to be overlooking the beautiful Rio de Janeiro affectionately. Designed and created by a Brazilian named Heitor da Silva Costa and a French sculptor named Paul Landowski, this statue of Christ is one of the most famous monuments in the world. It took four years to make the giant statue, and finally the inauguration ceremony was completed on October 12, 1931. The giant Christ with open arms seems to be welcoming visitors. Today, the statue of Christ has become a symbol of the beautiful Rio de Janeiro and the enthusiasm of Brazilians.

Peru Machu Picchu (Peru)

The venerable Machu Picchu was built on the ridge of Machu Picchu, 13 kilometers northwest of Cuzco, with an altitude of more than 2, meters. It is the most important archaeological center in South America and therefore the most popular tourist attraction in Peru.

On the cliff side of Machu Picchu at the top of the mountain, people can enjoy the vertical cliff with a drop of 6 meters up to the Urubamba River. To eliminate altitude sickness, people can chew coca leaf, a fragrant grass with many functions more than penicillin. In 1981, 32,592 hectares of land around Machu Picchu was listed as a "historical protection area" in Peru. This area includes not only the relics themselves, but also the nearby landforms and flora and fauna, especially the orchids produced locally.

Machu Picchu was founded around 144 by Pachacuti, an Inca ruler, and was inhabited until the Spanish conquest of Peru in 1532. Archaeological findings (interpretation of early colonial documents) show that Machu Picchu is not an ordinary city, but a rural cultivation place for Inca nobles (similar to Roman manor). There is a huge palace and temples dedicated to Inca gods around the courtyard, as well as other houses for maintenance personnel to live in. It is estimated that the number of people living in Machu Picchu does not exceed 75 at the peak, and it is even less in the rainy season when there is no noble visit.

Chichen Itza (Mexico)

The design data of this pyramid are all of astronomical significance. Its base is square, with its steps facing due north, due south, due east and due west, and there are 91 steps around it. The number of steps and stepped platforms respectively represents the number of days and months in a year. The 52 stone tablets with carved patterns symbolize that 52 years in the Mayan calendar is a cycle year, and these positioning are obviously carefully considered.

In the east of Ku Courquin Pyramid, a magnificent four-story pyramid is called Warrior Temple. In front and south of the temple, there are a large square or round stone pillars called "Thousand Columns", which used to support huge palaces. At its entrance is a supine human figure carved from a huge stone. The ancient Maya called it the "Chakmore" statue, and behind it are two quetzalcoatl gods with big mouths. Within a few kilometers around this central area, Fiona Fang, there are many stone buildings in the old city of chichen itza, all of which are sites of the same era

The Colosseum

The Colosseum in Italy is also translated as the Colosseum, Colossium, Colosseum, Formerly known as Amphitheatrum Flavium, it is located in the center of Rome, Italy today. It is the largest amphitheater in ancient Rome. It was built between 72 and 82 AD, and only remains are left. The Colosseum was built for savage slave owners and hooligans to watch the fighting.

From the aspects of function, scale, technology and artistic style, the Colosseum is one of the representative works of ancient Roman architecture. The speed of its construction is also a miracle.

Taj Mahal in India

Taj Mahal, the full name of which is "Taj Mahal". Famous buildings of Mughal Empire. In the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, which is more than 2 kilometers away from New Delhi, yamuna river is on the right. Mausoleum built by King Shah Jahan of Mughal Empire for his dead imperial concubine, Montague. It was built in 163 and completed in 1653. It consists of halls, bell towers, minarets, pools, etc., all of which are made of pure white marble and inlaid with glass and agate, which are gorgeous and dazzling. It has extremely high artistic value. It is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.

In p>1983, it was listed in the World Heritage List according to the cultural heritage selection criteria C (I). Report rated as heritage: Report of the 7th session of the World Heritage Committee. It is one of the "New Seven Wonders" announced in the early morning of July 8, 27, Beijing time.