One hundred million more people agree that this place is worthy of the seventh title of "Wonders of the World":
1. The Pyramid at Chichen Itza (before 800 AD) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Chichen Itza, is the shrine of the most famous Mayan tribe, which is used by the Mayans at the time as the center of political and economic activities. Variations of the building which are as varied as the pyramid Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall with thousands of giant pillars still visible today. Pyramid is said to be a pyramid last and greatest of all Mayan temples tribe.
2. Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jesus statue is about 38 meters tall, stood on top of Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Heitor da Silva Costa a Brazilian, and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski. This is one of the most famous monuments in the world. This statue took five years to build and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. This statue has become a symbol of the city and the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
3. The Roman Colosseum (70-82 A.D.) Rome, Italy
This giant arena in the middle of downtown Rome, was built to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. The design concept is still used today, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still follow the design stage. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all that just to delight the audience.
4. The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India
A vast tomb was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to commemorate his beloved wife. Made of white marble and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Taj Mahal is considered as the jewel of Muslim art in India's most perfect. Emperor himself allegedly imprisoned and ultimately could only see the Taj Mahal from the little window in his cell.
5. The Great Wall of China (220 BC and 1368-1644 AD) China
China Great Wall was built to connect the existing forts into a single entity defense system and make it easier to continue to attack the Mongol tribes out of China's. This is the largest man-made that ever existed, this monument has been built and is still a debate that this monument is the only monument visible from outer space. Many thousands of people died to build this colossal construction.
6. Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan's
At the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the capital of Nabataean kingdom with its king is the Aretas IV (9 BC to 40 AD). Very high water technology, available on the Nabataeans, the city was built with great tunnel constructions and water troughs giant. In this building there is a theater, the Greek-Roman model that has room for 4000 spectators. Today, the Palace Tomb of Petra, with tinggai 42 meters are examples of Middle Eastern culture is amazing.
7. Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru
In the 15th century, the Inca emperor Pachacútec build a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This remarkable building is situated in the middle of the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. The building was probably abandoned by the Incas because of outbreaks of smallpox and, after the Spanish conquered the Inca Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
At the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the capital of Nabataean kingdom with its king is the Aretas IV (9 BC to 40 AD). Very high water technology, available on the Nabataeans, the city was built with great tunnel constructions and water troughs giant. In this building there is a theater, the Greek-Roman model that has room for 4000 spectators. Today, the Palace Tomb of Petra, with tinggai 42 meters are examples of Middle Eastern culture is amazing. 
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