This Encyclopedia Britannica History list explores the New Seven Wonders of the World.

New 7 Wonders of the World From left to right, top to bottom: Chichen Itza, Christ the Redeemer, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Taj Mahal, and the Colosseum

Mar 21, 2018 · In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers compiled a list of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. This was done to pay tribute to the 20th century's greatest civil engineering …

Feb 19, 2025 · In 2001, Swiss-born Canadian filmmaker Bernard Weber set up the New7Wonders Foundation to find a new seven wonders of the world for the modern era, asking members of the …

Nov 4, 2024 · What are the seven wonders of the world? From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal, uncover the histories and cultural significance of the new wonders and where to find them.

Aug 10, 2023 · From ancient wonders of the world to modern additions, each of these breathtaking structures has its unique story that attracts millions of visitors worldwide. The modern original 7 …

Aug 11, 2024 · The 7 Wonders of the 21st Century feature amazing successes redefining human creativity and engineering capability. From the calm Temple of Buddha's Origin in Leshan, China, to …

On July 7, the official 7 Wonders Day around the world, Petra celebrates and honours all the New 7 Wonders of the World, with a visual recreation, by people standing together, of a human number “7” …

List of the seven wonders of the modern world, with the pyramid of Cheops, the lighthouse of Alexandria, the temple of Artemis, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the hanging gardens of …

May 5, 2025 · The American Society of Civil Engineers selected Seven Wonders of the Modern World, engineering marvels that exemplify the abilities of humans to construct amazing features on Earth.