What is the only wonder of the world left?

Great Pyramid of Giza 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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The 6 million-ton Great Pyramid of Giza is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

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So, go and uncover the lesser-known wonders of the world.
  1. Marble Caves, Chile. ...
  2. Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines. ...
  3. Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. ...
  4. The Wave Arizona, USA. ...
  5. Salar De Uyuni, Bolivia. ...
  6. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil. ...
  7. Lake Hillier, Australia.


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The Amber Room, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, was one of Russia's most priceless works of art until it was looted by Nazi Germany and lost after the conclusion of WW II.

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The Grand Canyon - Carved by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is often called the 8th Wonder of the World for its massive scope and beauty.

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

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Of these wonders, 4 were destroyed by earthquake, 2 were destroyed by fire, and 1 is still standing.

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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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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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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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There may only be one ancient wonder of the world left – the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt – and France does not feature among the modern wonders of the world.

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The Eiffel Tower (Paris) The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in France. It is a metallic construction of more than 300m high made in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition of Paris. Nicknamed 'La dame de fer', it gives the capital of France an undeniable advantage.

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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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