What are the 7 Wonders of the World original?

  • GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA.
  • HANGING GARDENS OF BABYLON.
  • TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESUS.
  • STATUE OF ZEUS AT OLYMPIA.
  • MAUSOLEUM AT HALICARNASSUS.
  • COLOSSUS OF RHODES.
  • LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA.




The "original" Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a specific list of architectural marvels from classical antiquity. They include: 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza (the only one still standing in 2026); 2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (whose actual existence is still debated by 2026 archaeologists); 3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia (a massive gold and ivory sculpture); 4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (famed for its sheer size and 127 columns); 5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (the tomb that gave us the word "mausoleum"); 6. The Colossus of Rhodes (a bronze statue of the sun god Helios); and 7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria (the first of its kind in the world). This list was compiled by ancient Greek travelers and historians like Antipater of Sidon and Philo of Byzantium. In 2026, while we have "New 7 Wonders" (like the Great Wall of China), the "Originals" remain the definitive historical reference for human ingenuity in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions before the common era.

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The Great Pyramid, the only Wonder that still exists, stood as the world's tallest human-made structure for nearly 4,000 years. Erected around 2560 B.C.E. on the west bank of the Nile River, the Great Pyramid served as the tomb of the fourth-century pharaoh Khufu (Cheops).

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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California. Burney Falls is a year-round 129 foot waterfall that is fed from an underground spring. The spectacular waterfall was allegedly nicknamed, The Eighth Wonder of the World by the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).

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The Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great importance. These are: The Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India and The Great Wall of China.

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The Eiffel Tower is not considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It was a finalist in the contest held by the New 7 Wonders Foundation, however, it was not selected.

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are bucket-list travel destinations. Only one of these splendours remains, but they continue to give a fascinating glimpse into the past. You can easily explore the sites of these ancient architectural accomplishments by renting a private plane.

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One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is an unbelievable spectacle of nature. It is a great, huge slash in the surface of the earth - 217 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, with the Colorado River flowing at the bottom.

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The key difference is that, this time around, the wonders were not chosen by one man, but rather by millions of people all over the world. The elected New 7 Wonders of the World are the people's choices, and they date from the earliest time that humankind walked upon the earth up through the year 2000.

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The Statue of Liberty is not considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. However, it is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site.

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First of all, according to the National Geographic Society, there are no official seven natural wonders of the world. Therefore, Niagara Falls is not on any special list. Second, Niagara Falls cannot even be considered natural.

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Niagara Falls is a beautiful and powerful natural phenomenon. Created over 12,000 years ago by the receding glacial lake, the Niagara River carved its way through the land to form the world-renowned waterfall. It is an awe-inspiring sight made entirely of nature's own design.

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The oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world is also the only structure that's still in existence today. The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt stands as a testament to human ingenuity.

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