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- Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia.
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
- Colossus of Rhodes.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- New 7 Wonders of the World.
- 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.
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Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one—the Great Pyramids of Giza—still exists. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Temple of Artemis, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus have all faded to dust and memory.
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- 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.
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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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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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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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Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the canyon stretches an impressive 227 miles long and averages over ten miles wide. Located in northwestern Arizona, the Grand Canyon is a natural wonder every American should see.
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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 Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (from left to right, top to bottom): Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria Timeline, and map of the Seven Wonders.
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Colossus of Rhodes The statue was erected to celebrate the defeat of the army of Demetrius in 304 BC, using the money they made by selling the weaponry that Demetrius left in Rhodes after his defeat. This wonder of the ancient world only stood for approximately 56 years before collapsing by an earthquake in 226 BC.
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Mount Rushmore This isn't on the official list, but we think it's a modern wonder. The massive faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln make up Mount Rushmore. It's a feat of engineering as each face is about 60 feet high.
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Once called “the bridge that couldn't be built,” today the Golden Gate Bridge is one the seven wonders of the modern world. This magnificent span, perhaps San Francisco's most famous landmark, opened in 1937 after a four-year struggle against relentless winds, fog, rock and treacherous tides.
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Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfall, is very tall. At 350 feet, it's as high as a 35-story building, 45 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty from pedestal to torch, and more than twice as high as Niagara Falls.
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Although only one of the seven classic Ancient Wonders of the World exists today – the Great Pyramid of Giza – you can still visit many of the sites where these wonders once stood.
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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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