What are the 7 Wonders of the World?
GeneralClass 10CBSEAnswered 25 May 2026
Answer
The New Seven Wonders of the World (announced 2007, selected by global public vote of 100+ million people):
| Wonder | Location | Built |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wall of China | China | 7th century BCE – 16th century CE |
| Petra | Jordan | 4th century BCE |
| Christ the Redeemer | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1931 CE |
| Machu Picchu | Peru | 15th century CE |
| Chichen Itza | Mexico | 9th–12th century CE |
| The Roman Colosseum | Rome, Italy | 70–80 CE |
| Taj Mahal | Agra, India | 1632–1653 CE |
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (classical list):
| Wonder | Status |
|---|---|
| Great Pyramid of Giza | Only surviving ancient wonder still standing |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Debated — may be mythological |
| Statue of Zeus at Olympia | Destroyed |
| Temple of Artemis at Ephesus | Destroyed |
| Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Partially surviving ruins |
| Colossus of Rhodes | Destroyed by earthquake |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | Destroyed by earthquakes |
The Great Pyramid of Giza is an honorary addition to the New Seven Wonders list given its unique surviving status.
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