10 Wonders Of Ancient World That Still Exist

Zee Media Bureau
May 27, 2023

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza is a wonder of engineering that was built 4,500 years ago. It still baffles scholars and archaeologists today.

Ajanta Caves, India

Buddhist cave monuments that date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. More caves were added in the 5th and 6th centuries A.D.

Chaco Canyon, Mexico

Inhabitants started to build a settlement in Chaco Canyon by 800 CE. They used the earth itself to create large structures for living and public life.

Himeji Castle, Japan

Himeji Castle is one of the best-preserved castles in Japan. It was built in 1333 and survived even the destruction of WWII.

Bagan City, Myanmar

Bagan city was the capital of the Bagan Kingdom and is believed to have been founded in the second century CE.

Newgrange, Ireland

A Neolithic passage tomb built around 3200 BCE. It is older than both the Pyramids at Giza and Stonehenge by at least 500 years.

Mohenjodaro, Sindh (Pakistan)

One of the biggest settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was built around 2500 BCE.

Haghia Sophia, Turkey

A stunning architectural masterpiece in Turkey that has changed many times since it was first built 1,400 years ago.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, Cambodia A 12th century CE temple that was originally dedicated to the god Vishnu but later changed for Buddhist worship.

Pantheon, Rome (Italy)

It was first built between 29 and 19 BCE, but it burned down twice. The current building was made between 114 and 126 CE.

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