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Which ancient wonder of the world, located in Egypt, is the only one still largely intact today?
Answer
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BCE for Pharaoh Khufu, is the oldest and only surviving original Wonder of the Ancient World. The other six wonders were destroyed by earthquakes, fires, or dismantled over centuries.
💡 Did you know?
The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure on Earth for over 3,800 years — a record no other building has come close to matching.
Other options people guess
- The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
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- egypt
- ancient-wonders
- pyramids
- world-heritage
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