Chances are it’s less than you think and they’re not to be confused with the new wonders of the world. So, let’s take a look ...

The pyramids of Giza, which were built to be monumental tombs for the pharaohs, are the only wonders of the ancient world ...

The Great Pyramid at Giza is both the oldest ancient wonder on the list and the only one still standing today. It was built as a mausoleum for the pharaoh Khufu, who ruled over ancient Egypt ...

From China to Brazil to Jordan, the New 7 Wonders of the World take you straight to humankind's most moving and iconic ...

Explore the 7 Wonders of the World—ancient and modern. Learn where they are, when to visit, and how to plan your next unforgettable trip.

Petra is one more ancient city that made the list of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Located in the Kingdom of Jordan, the city was built directly into the cliffside around the 3rd century BCE by ...

After all the votes were counted, the winners were dubbed the “ New 7 Wonders of the World.” Given their natural beauty and heightened status, flocks of tourists have been visiting ever since.

Nobody has seen the original list of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Greek historian Herodotus and later Callimachus are purported to have created this list more than two millennia ago, ...

Valles Marineris is an epic martian rift valley, stretching some 2,500 miles (4,000 km) long and reaching depths of about 4.5 miles (7 km), that was first discovered by Mariner 9 in 1971.