Of the original seven wonders of the ancient world, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains. The other exceptional examples of architecture in classical antiquity were mostly destroyed by earthquakes. Over time, new wonders were discovered and proposed, and even today there are contests to nominate and vote for the most impressive sites (and sights!) on the planet.

Doubtless, the ancient monuments captured the imagination of those who came upon them hundreds, even thousands of years later. But does a thing have to be monumental to inspire wonder? Not necessarily. Size, after all, is relative and purely a matter of perspective.

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
~ Eden Phillpotts