The Great Pyramid of Giza was not included among the New Seven Wonders. What status was it given instead?
- It was ranked 8th place, just outside the final seven
- It was disqualified because it is partially ruined
- It was granted honorary Wonder status without competing
- It was included as the 7th place winner by default
Answer: Honorary Wonder — it was exempted from the vote and granted honorary recognition alongside the New Seven
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving structure from the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was built around 2560 BC by Pharaoh Khufu. Egyptian officials and scholars objected to the idea of this ancient monument competing in a modern popularity poll against much younger structures. The New7Wonders Foundation resolved the controversy by granting the Great Pyramid honorary status — it is acknowledged alongside the New Seven Wonders without having participated in the voting.