World's 10 Oldest Landmarks

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19 March 2025

The world's ten oldest landmarks are remarkable testaments to ancient civilisations. Here's a list of some of the oldest known landmarks: 

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1. Gobekli Tepe, Turkey (9600-8200 BCE): Considered the oldest structure in the world made by humans, this neolithic settlement features large, standing stones in circles 

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2. Knap of Howar, Scotland (3700 BCE): The oldest preserved stone house in Northern Europe, this site showcases remarkably well-preserved ancient structures 

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3. Megalithic Temples of Malta (3600 BCE): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these temples provide valuable insights into neolithic culture

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4. Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt (2650 BCE): The earliest colossal stone building in Egypt, designed by architect Imhotep 

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5. Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan (2500 BCE): One of the earliest major cities in the world, featuring an impressive settlement with varying dates 

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6. Ziggurat Ur, Iraq ( 2100 BCE): A Neo-Sumerian structure dedicated to the Mesopotamian moon god, remarkably well-preserved 

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7. Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Iran (530 BCE): An ancient mausoleum and one of the oldest base-isolated structures in the world 

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8. Stonehenge, England (3000-1520 BCE): A prehistoric stone circle and one of the most recognizable cultural sites globally 

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9. La Hougue Bie, Jersey (4000-3500 BCE): An 18.6m long Neolithic passage grave with medieval chapel and World War II structures

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10. Sechin Bajo, Peru (3500 BCE): The oldest known building in the Americas, featuring a plaza and ancient structures

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