Civil Engineering Wonders of the World

The canal was completed in 1914. I think it qualifies as a civil engineering wonder because it connects two major oceans and is an essential part of maritime travel. It is located in Panama: Map

The Second Wonder: Great Pyramid of Giza

The pyramid took over 20 years to construct and it was completed around 2560 BC. The pyramid was the worlds tallest structure for over 3800 years from about 2570 BC to 1300 AD. It is located in Cairo, Egypt: Map

The Third Wonder: Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937. When it was constructed, the Golden Gate Bridge had the longest suspension bridge span in the world. It is located in San Francisco: Map

The Fourth Wonder: Itaipu

Itaipu Dam was finished on May 5, 1984. It supplies 93% of Paraguay's power and 20% of Brazil's power. It is located on the boarder of Brazil and Paraguay: Map

The Fifth Wonder: Empire State Building

The Empire State building was completed on May 1, 1931. It was the world's tallest building for more than 40 years until the World Trade Center was built. It is located in New York City: Map

The Sixth Wonder: Delta Works

The Delta works were completed in 1997. They are a series of constructions that protect the southwest of the Netherlands from the sea: Map

The Seventh Wonder: Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel was completed in 1994. It is a rail tunnel that runs between England and France underneath the English Channel: Map