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Wonderopolis Article: What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?
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What information does it tell me? Chichen Itza is a wonder of the world that I have seen. I am going to see another this summer, Macchu Pichu.

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What's the greatest thing you've ever seen? Has a building, statue, or city ever put you at a loss for words? People have built things during our time on Earth. We even call some structures Wonders of the World.

As you probably know, we're pretty into WONDERs here in Wonderopolis. We spend most of our time learning about them. So we were excited to hear there would be seven new Wonders of the World.

New Wonders of the World? Does that mean they were built in the last few years? No, it just means they're different from the Seven Wonders of the World. The new Wonders could be anything built before the year 2000.

There were a few rules, though. The structures had to be human-built. They also needed artistic or architectural value. Finally, the new Wonders needed to be well-. After 600 million votes, the Seven New Wonders of the World were named in 2007. They are Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Petra, the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, and Christ the Redeemer. Do you want to know more about these Wonders?

Machu Picchu is also called the "city of stone." It was built by the Incas in the 15th Century. They cut the city from the mountains and made all of its buildings from stone. The Incas may have used Machu Picchu in many ways, including as a royal get-away. Today, the city sits alone in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

The Mayas built Chichen Itza in the 7th Century. People still visit the city in what's today called Mexico. It's home to El Castillo, a pyramid with 365 steps. Does that number sound familiar? You probably know there are 365 days on a calendar. There were 365 days on the Mayan Calendar, too! The steps were meant to match that. The city also holds America's largest ball court, where the Mayas played an old form of basketball.

The city of Petra stands in modern-day Jordan. Like Machu Picchu, most of Petra was cut from stone. The city's sandstone structures , including the famous Treasury, still stand today. Once a great trading city, Petra is now a center for .

India's Taj Mahal has over three million visitors each year. The building's name means "Crown of the Palaces." Builders spent 22 years building the structure on orders from Shah Jahan. After many years of damage, it was repaired in the late-19th Century.

The Roman Colosseum also made the list. This is where Romans watched wild beast hunts, gladiator games, and mock sea battles. It once held over 50,000 cheering Romans. However, you won't see any of that at the Colosseum today. It's been struck by lightning twice and hurt by earthquake and fire. However, the structure is still open to visitors.

The Great Wall of China runs at least 5,500 miles. However, its true length is unknown. Some estimate it to be 13,170 miles long! Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is the longest human-made structure ever built. China built the wall for safety. However, it did not stop many attacks. Today, visitors walk along the wall, high in the air.

The Christ the Redeemer statue rounds out the list. Built just after World War I, this statue is the youngest of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Christ the Redeemer stands at 98 feet tall, not including its 26-foot base.

Will we choose any more Wonders of the World? What would you put on the list? Stonehenge? The Statue of Liberty? How about the Sydney Opera House? There's no of structures to choose from.

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What Are the New Seven Wonders of the World?

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What's the greatest thing you've ever seen? Has a building, statue, or city ever put you at a loss for words? People have built things during our time on Earth. We even call some structures Wonders of the World. As you probably know, we're pretty into WONDERs here in Wonderopolis.

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Wonderopolis Article: What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?
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What information does it tell me?  Preserved means saved from decaying and kept for the future.  I am glad ancient relects are preserved.

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What's the greatest thing you've ever seen? Has a building, statue, or city ever put you at a loss for words? People have built things during our time on Earth. We even call some structures Wonders of the World.

As you probably know, we're pretty into WONDERs here in Wonderopolis. We spend most of our time learning about them. So we were excited to hear there would be seven new Wonders of the World.

New Wonders of the World? Does that mean they were built in the last few years? No, it just means they're different from the Seven Wonders of the World. The new Wonders could be anything built before the year 2000.

There were a few rules, though. The structures had to be human-built. They also needed artistic or architectural value. Finally, the new Wonders needed to be well-. After 600 million votes, the Seven New Wonders of the World were named in 2007. They are Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Petra, the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, and Christ the Redeemer. Do you want to know more about these Wonders?

Machu Picchu is also called the "city of stone." It was built by the Incas in the 15th Century. They cut the city from the mountains and made all of its buildings from stone. The Incas may have used Machu Picchu in many ways, including as a royal get-away. Today, the city sits alone in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

The Mayas built Chichen Itza in the 7th Century. People still visit the city in what's today called Mexico. It's home to El Castillo, a pyramid with 365 steps. Does that number sound familiar? You probably know there are 365 days on a calendar. There were 365 days on the Mayan Calendar, too! The steps were meant to match that. The city also holds America's largest ball court, where the Mayas played an old form of basketball.

The city of Petra stands in modern-day Jordan. Like Machu Picchu, most of Petra was cut from stone. The city's sandstone structures , including the famous Treasury, still stand today. Once a great trading city, Petra is now a center for .

India's Taj Mahal has over three million visitors each year. The building's name means "Crown of the Palaces." Builders spent 22 years building the structure on orders from Shah Jahan. After many years of damage, it was repaired in the late-19th Century.

The Roman Colosseum also made the list. This is where Romans watched wild beast hunts, gladiator games, and mock sea battles. It once held over 50,000 cheering Romans. However, you won't see any of that at the Colosseum today. It's been struck by lightning twice and hurt by earthquake and fire. However, the structure is still open to visitors.

The Great Wall of China runs at least 5,500 miles. However, its true length is unknown. Some estimate it to be 13,170 miles long! Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is the longest human-made structure ever built. China built the wall for safety. However, it did not stop many attacks. Today, visitors walk along the wall, high in the air.

The Christ the Redeemer statue rounds out the list. Built just after World War I, this statue is the youngest of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Christ the Redeemer stands at 98 feet tall, not including its 26-foot base.

Will we choose any more Wonders of the World? What would you put on the list? Stonehenge? The Statue of Liberty? How about the Sydney Opera House? There's no of structures to choose from.

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What Are the New Seven Wonders of the World?

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What's the greatest thing you've ever seen? Has a building, statue, or city ever put you at a loss for words? People have built things during our time on Earth. We even call some structures Wonders of the World. As you probably know, we're pretty into WONDERs here in Wonderopolis.

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Wonderopolis Article: What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?
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What information does it tell me? I learned that art was an Olympic sport!  The artist who sculpted Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro won a gold medal!

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Have you ever watched the Olympics? What's your favorite Olympic game? Is it gymnastics? Soccer? Swimming? Sculpture?

Wait. Sculpture? That's right! Believe it or not, sculpture used to be an Olympic event. In fact, the Olympics held a full art competition . It had architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture. The winners got gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The Olympic art competition lasted from 1912 until 1948. All art in the event was based on sports. Many well-known artists from around the world were recognized for their talents. One of the most famous Olympic artists was French sculptor Paul Landowski.

Landowski won the 1928 gold medal for his statue, "Boxeur." The sculpture was by his past experiences with boxing for sport. However, Landowski's most famous work wasn't the one that won him Olympic gold.

Instead, Landowski is best known for his work on Christ the Redeemer. In Portuguese, that's "Cristo Redentor." That's what they call it in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is the statue's home. Have you been to Rio to see Christ the Redeemer? If so, you know that it's a striking sight.

Landowski worked with Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and artist Carlos Oswald to make Christ the Redeemer. The first stone of the statue was laid in 1922. It was the 200th anniversary of Brazil's independence from Portugal. Major construction began in 1926. By 1931, the statue was complete.

Christ the Redeemer is the largest art deco statue in the world. That's a style of art marked by bold geometric shapes. The statue is 98 feet tall. It also stands on a 26-foot . That makes the entire structure just under 125 feet tall.

Christ the Redeemer stands at the top of Corcovado Mountain (2,300 feet) with its arms spread wide. Some see the statue as a of welcome. It certainly greets visitors to Rio de Janeiro. People can see the statue from any place in the city.

Being on top of a mountain, Christ the Redeemer is at risk of damage from bad weather. In fact, the statue is struck by lightning several times a year. It goes through countless storms and even the rare hurricane. Builders have made many repairs to the statue over the years.

Would you believe that Paul Landowski never saw his most famous creation in person? He sculpted each piece of the statue separately. Then, he shipped them to Brazil. There, the pieces were reproduced in and concrete. However, Landowski never visited Brazil. That means he never saw the finished product.

However, Christ the Redeemers has plenty of other visitors. It welcomes over 1.8 million people each year. In 2002, builders added escalators and elevators to make it more accessible . The statue's fame has only grown over time. It was even named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Few realize that Christ the Redeemer was sculpted by an Olympic artist! What do you think about the Olympic art competition ? Would you like to see it return? Would you join in the competition ?

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Have you ever watched the Olympics? What's your favorite Olympic game? Is it gymnastics? Soccer? Swimming? Sculpture? Wait. Sculpture? That's right! Believe it or not, sculpture used to be an Olympic event. In fact, the Olympics held a full art competition . It had architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.