From ancient antiquity to the modern era, people who love architecture, travel, and the “art of the awesome” have been celebrating (and re-celebrating) the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens — two of the world’s most celebrated cultural monuments — offer a glimpse into the rich history of Ancient Greece. The Acropolis was also one of 14 nominees to become one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World.” (Anastasios71/ Shutterstock)
Built around 2560 B.C. as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu, the Great Pyramid is part of the Giza Necropolis (City of the Dead), a group of several pyramids and tombs. Originally reaching 481 feet in height, the Great Pyramid was constructed by skilled artisans, using 2.3 million blocks of limestone, each weighing 2.5 tons. (Heavy!) The ancient pyramid complex is right on the edge of modern-day Giza, which has a population of 3.2 million. (Takepicsforfun/ Shutterstock)
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