7 Ancient Wonders: Only 1 Still Stands

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the seven wonders — and the sole survivor of all seven.

The top 3

1. The Sole Survivor: Great Pyramid of Giza: Built around 2560 BC, it is the oldest of the seven — yet the only one still standing today.
2. The Lost Six: How They Fell: Earthquakes, fire, and doubt erased the other six — from the Colossus of Rhodes to the Hanging Gardens.
3. Ranking the Seven: Tallest, Shortest-Lived, Most Doubted: By height the Pyramid wins; by lifespan the Colossus loses — and a 2007 vote crowned a whole new list.

Sources

• Encyclopaedia Britannica — Seven Wonders of the World
• World History Encyclopedia — Seven Wonders
• New7Wonders Foundation

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