Machu Picchu - New Wonder of the World On 7/7/07, Machu Picchu
was announced as one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Chosen
from a field of 21 finalists, this spectacular "Lost City of the
Incas" in Peru has been recognized as one of the world's most
outstanding archaeological sites. Machu Picchu was constructed
around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire, and was abandoned
less than 100 years later, as the empire collapsed under Spanish
conquest. Although the citadel is located only about 75 miles
from Cusco, the Inca capital, it was never found and destroyed
by the Spanish, as were many other Inca sites. It remained
'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram
Bingham in 1911. It is the most visited tourist attraction in
Peru. The complete list of New Wonders includes: The Great Wall
of China, Petra, The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Machu Picchu,
Chichén Itzá, The Colosseum and The Taj Mahal. New7Wonders
Foundation is similar to UNESCO in that both organizations
promote world heritage and