How archaeologists are rediscovering the ancient world's most marvelous monuments The canonical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were renowned for their size or splendor and—in all cases—the ...
Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...
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The new 7 wonders of nature

Nature has always inspired humanity with its boundless beauty, power, and mystery. Whether travelers are exploring towering ...
Fallen pyramids, lost statues, and drowning cities reveal how fragile wonders are, and how fiercely people fight to remember ...
The ancient Greek city of Pergamon was a major center of culture and learning of the Hellenistic world, standing out for its ...
Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what ...
Kiowa tribal members revisit their ancestral homelands to honor their creation story during the anniversary of the United ...