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The 7 Wonders of the ancient world have greatest sighs in the world. In 2000 a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. 1. The Great Wall of China The great wall of China has a history of more than 2,000 years. Its history began in the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC) and was last rebuilt as a defense in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The Great Wall is actually a succession of numerous walls, some are parallel to each other. It comprises of approximately 4,000 miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure. In 2009, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage first published data on the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, which measured 8,851 kilometers (5499 miles). The height of the Gr...

Machu Picchu, a heart of Peru. A beautiful land of houses, sanctuaries and temples. A vast land full of history and scenic beauty. PERU - One of the famous and alluring monuments in Peru is Machu Picchu. Host of more than 700,000 tourist every year. The enigma of its origin and purpose is still unknown. Built in 1520 and discovered in 1911 by one of Yale's Professor, it has a peculiar style of construction. It is under UNESCO World Heritage from 1983, also voted as one of Seven Wonders of World in 2007. It is also providing revenue to Peru for years. Special type of stones used here. Known as The Dry Stones. It is still a conundrum that how a city can establish on that height. It situated 7000 meters from sea level. Probably the largest ancient city of the world. It covers around ...

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7 Wonders of the World

Machu Picchu: A mystery world in the heart of South America