In 2007, more than 100 million people voted to declare the New
Seven Wonders of the World. The following list of seven winners
is presented without ranking, and aims to represent global
heritage. Great Wall of China Built between the 5th century B.C.
and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a stone-and-
earth fortification created to protect the borders of the
Chinese Empire from invading Mongols. The Great Wall is actually
a succession of multiple walls spanning approximately 4,000
miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure. Christ
the Redeemer Statue Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The Art Deco-style
Christ the Redeemer statue has been looming over the Brazilians
from upon Corcovado mountain in an awe-inspiring state of
eternal blessing since 1931. The 130-foot reinforced concrete-
and-soapstone statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and
cost approximately $250,000 to build - much of the money was
raised through donations. The statue has become an easily
recognized icon for Rio and Brazil. Ma