What is the first wonder of the world 2023?

The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is an extraordinary feat of architecture that stretches across immense areas, encompassing around 5,500 miles (8,850 km) according to most estimations, however the Chinese claim it is 13,170 kilometers (21,200 km).



In the context of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" list, which remains the definitive global ranking in 2023 and 2026, the Great Wall of China is often listed first due to its sheer scale and historical significance. However, it is important to note that the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt holds a unique "honorary" status as the only surviving member of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The official "New 7 Wonders" selected by public vote include: the Great Wall of China, Petra (Jordan), the Colosseum (Italy), Chichén Itzá (Mexico), Machu Picchu (Peru), the Taj Mahal (India), and Christ the Redeemer (Brazil). While there is no "ranked" order (they are all equal winners), the Great Wall usually leads the list in western publications. In 2023, these sites were reaffirmed as the pinnacle of human achievement and heritage, drawing millions of visitors who seek to witness the "wonders" that defined their respective civilizations and continue to captivate the modern imagination as symbols of global unity and perseverance.

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Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the wonders and the only one of the seven substantially in existence today.

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These ancient wonders are Colossus of Rhodes, Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. Of these wonders, 4 were destroyed by earthquake, 2 were destroyed by fire, and 1 is still standing.

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Now, let's get back to our main question, and explore whether Niagara Falls is a wonder of the world. The answer, again, is a No! Niagara Falls doesn't even find a mention in the unofficial list of seven wonders of the world, let alone the official one [if there would be any].

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Only the Pyramids at Giza (built in the mid-third millennium B.C.) remains intact today. Although five of the others have disappeared, or are in ruins, enough documentary and archaeological evidence is available to confirm that they once stood proud, and are not the product of hearsay or legend.

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Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one—the Great Pyramids of Giza—still exists.

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The Colossus of Rhodes was the last of the seven to be completed after 280 BC and the first to be destroyed by an earthquake in 226/225 BC. As such, it was already in ruins by the time the list was compiled, and all seven wonders existed simultaneously for less than 60 years.

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The Christ the Redeemer statue rounds out the list. Built just after World War I, this statue is the youngest of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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The greatest tourism and geoscience attraction in the southern hemisphere, in the nineteenth century were the siliceous Pink and White Terraces, the lost Eighth Wonder of the World in New Zealand. In 1886, the Mount Tarawera eruption buried the terraces.

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One of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is renowned for its 5th century pre-Christian frescoes. It has also been declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World.

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Top 10 Most Visited Wonders in The World
  • Eiffel Tower (Paris, France) -Constructed in 1887, is made of entirely out of iron. ...
  • Colosseum (Rome, Italy) – Colosseum is a amphitheatre build during the Roman times. ...
  • Venice (Venice, Italy) – Is considered a world wonder due to its unique canal infrastructure.


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In 2000 a Swiss foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. Given that the original Seven Wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century BCE—and that only one entrant is still standing (the Pyramids of Giza)—it seemed time for an update.

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Lesson Summary. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as identified by Greek scientist and writer, Philo of Byzantium, were all impressive man-made structures that were awe-inspiring when they were built. Most, like the Colossus of Rhodes and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, were destroyed by earthquakes.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa needs no introduction. It is one of those remarkable monuments that has earned a spot as one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World.

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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 Niagara of the West" Often referred to as the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls is a must-see attraction in Twin Falls, Idaho. At 212 feet tall and 900 foot wide, Shoshone Falls is one of the largest natural waterfalls in the United States surpassing the height of the famous Niagara Falls.

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