Some people here have a strange idea of 'modern'. Historians normally refer to the 'Early Modern' period as starting around 1492 with the European discovery of America, although the start date can be stretched either way when referring to individual countries (earlier in Italy, later in Japan etc.), but I'm not sure what criteria the World Service is using.
The Seven New Wonders -- as heard on BBC World
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Kosez
Sitting Wool
There is one set of buildings that by my opinion surpasses them all. Pyramids of Giza (Gizeh). Imagine, thre buildings, standing there for over 3000 years, constantly celebrating the greatnes and cruelty of the human. They deserve to be in every list of top 7, unless, they are looking for a completely new list of wonders. But still, pyramids shouldn`t be excluded; Taj Mahal maybe surpasses the Mausoleum in Halicarnassus, Angkor Vat the temple in Ephessus, but nothing is greater than the pyramids.
Cataphract887
Prince
wonders arnt chosen by public poll:they are the most impressive structures or things in a time and are apparent over time
Fanny Brice
Prince
For those of you "wondering" why certain buildings, structures, etc. are not included in the poll, there is a link for you to nominate your own choice.
toh6wy
Emperor
Man, I went to this site awhile ago, when you didn't have to make a freakin' international call just to vote! Luckily I was able to vote before they changed it - I was able to vote just by selecting the seven little checkboxes I wanted. 
BTW, I think that, in no particular order, the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Potala Palace, the Kremlin, the Chichen Itza pyramid, Angkor Wat, and the Eiffel Tower are most deserving.
Maybe... but did you notice that 98% of the votes this week have come from India?!
(and not surprisingly, Taj Mahal got about 98% of the votes this week...)
BTW, I think that, in no particular order, the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Potala Palace, the Kremlin, the Chichen Itza pyramid, Angkor Wat, and the Eiffel Tower are most deserving.
Fanny Brice said:I couldn't help but notice -- on the n7w site, the "statistics" look a little skewed. 50% of all votes coming from China? A little voter fraud?
Maybe... but did you notice that 98% of the votes this week have come from India?!
(and not surprisingly, Taj Mahal got about 98% of the votes this week...)
JonathanValjean
Porschephile
I attempted to vote for the Sistine Chapel, but as stated by toh, you have to make an international call... How ridiculous!!! 
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