The New Seven Wonders of the World

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal in India is a big, white building in Agra. It was made by a king named Shah Jahan to remember his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and it's made of shiny marble.

Great Wall of China, China

The Great Wall of China is a famous long wall that goes along China's old border. It shows how people worked hard and used clever engineering.

The Colosseum, Italy

The Colosseum in Rome is a big oval-shaped arena. Long ago, it was where gladiators fought. Now, it reminds us of how grand the Roman Empire used to be.

Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

The big Art Deco statue of Jesus with open arms watches over Rio de Janeiro. It's a symbol of hope and peace.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The "Lost City of the Incas" is up high in the Andes mountains. It shows off fancy Inca buildings and amazing views of the mountains.

Petra, Jordan

This old city of the Nabataeans is carved into cliffs made of sandstone. It has fancy tombs, temples, and a treasury, and everything looks kind of reddish because of the warm color.

Chichen Itza, Mexico

In the Yucatan Peninsula, there's a Mayan city with a big pyramid called El Castillo, fancy temples, and places for playing ball. It gives us a look into a civilization that isn't around anymore.