Peruvians participated actively in the voting process, and took the streets as results emerged. In Cusco, where the ancient city is located, pride and joy overtook not only locals but also inland and foreign visitors.
They gathered at Cusco’s main square and in every open area to celebrate the good news.
The Official New 7 Wonders of the World were announced in random order at the Official Declaration Ceremony in Lisbon (Portugal).
According to New7Wonders’ official website, more than 100 million votes were cast worldwide by that time.
The Inca Empire’s most representative construction was crowned on July 7 2007, along with the Great Wall (China), the Taj Mahal (India), Petra City (Jordan), the Colosseum (Italy), Christ The Redeemer (Brazil), and the Chichen Itza archaeological site (Mexico).