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5 of the World’s Wonders That You Can See Today

We’ve heard of the wonders of the ancient world, but where do the present-day wonders exist and what is their history?

By Allison Futterman
Jun 16, 2022 2:00 PMJul 27, 2022 5:14 PM
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Out of the ancient wonders of the world, only one survives in present day — the Great Pyramid of Giza. Others no longer exist, including the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

However, there are magnificent wonders of the world that endure today. Here are five that you can visit and see for yourself.

1. Chichen Itza

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