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» Jennifer W. Miner - Petra Wonder of the World

I love this article. I read somewhere that the Jordanians welcomed the voting committee, whereas in Egypt, there was a bit of attitude since Giza is the only remaining ancient wonder - as you noted. What's your feeling on this? I have to say that, for my part, I agree with the Egyptians (although with less condescension). The pyramids really are in a class of their own.

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» hughtaylor - Petra Wonder of the World

In response to Petra Wonder of the World posted by JenniferMiner:

Yes the Pyramids are in a class of their own and they are the only remaining Ancient Wonder but other sites like Petra and the Hagia Sophia are equally awesome in their own way.
Anyway there is no way the Pyramids are not going to be amongst the winning seven.
Petra is doing well in the voting and is in the top seven at present. I hope it makes it as it is one of my most favourites sites and it would do so much for Jordanian Tourism. Unlike other Middle East countries they have no oil so tourism is very important.

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» hiddeneurope - Petra in New 7 Wonders of the World Competition

I share your enthusiasm for Petra - an absolutely marvellous spot. I am more sceptical however about the Swiss New Open World Foundation which is behind the New 7 Wonders competition. I see that the Egyptian government is quoted by AGP as describing the whole Swiss venture as absurd. And I'm inclined to agree. This seems to be a private venture that relies on getting well meaning folk to fork out to call premium phone lines (which reap a handsome divident for the organisers). The organisers say you can vote as often as you like, so effectively we can buy votes. Have I missed something here?

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