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Landmarks That Could Disappear In Your Lifetime

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Be Amazed

History, Society & Culture, Leisure, Science, Documentary

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Lady Liberty, our globe is full of iconic monuments. However, for some pretty earth-shattering reasons, it seems that many of our world’s legendary landmarks that once seemed invincible could be at risk of being lost forever. From the crumbling wall of China, to the teetering Tower of Pisa, join me as we explore some landmarks that could disappear in our lifetimes…



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0:00.0

From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Lady Liberty, our globe is full of iconic monuments.

0:06.2

However, for some pretty earth-shattering reasons, it seems that many of our world's legendary

0:11.1

landmarks that once seemed invincible could be at risk of being lost forever.

0:17.2

From the crumbling wall of China to the teetering Tower of Pisa, join me as we explore some landmarks that could disappear in our lifetimes.

0:26.6

You're listening. You're listening. You're to be amazed.

0:45.7

The Parisian culture is certainly among the world's most iconic, but besides croissants and floods of red wine, there's one thing that undeniably defines France, the Eiffel Tower. Constructed in 1889, the tower marked the 100th anniversary

0:59.0

of the French Revolution. Interestingly, it was only intended to stand for 20 years, however,

1:06.0

given its height, scientists recognized its value as a radio telegraph station, so it was kept.

1:11.6

But how long can a tower that was built to survive just 20 years really last?

1:17.6

Well, according to some, not much longer.

1:20.6

At 135 years old, this mademoiselle isn't doing terrible.

1:25.6

Though due to being made from wrought iron,

1:28.3

the future could be troublesome for the Eiffel Tower.

1:31.3

You see, when exposed to moisture or oxygen, a chemical process known as oxidation happens to iron.

1:39.3

During this process, iron is converted into iron oxide, which is typically reddish and flaky,

1:47.0

something we commonly know as rust.

1:50.0

If left unattended, the rust will progressively corrode the iron, weakening its physical integrity.

1:56.0

For years now, rust has plagued the Eiffel Tower.

1:59.0

In fact, in 2022, leaked reports carried out by the

2:03.5

tower's management revealed how, Rust is eating away at the iron-like termites at wood.

2:10.2

And if nothing is done, we could well be saying, over-a-voire to the Eiffel Tower within

2:14.6

the next decade or so. This is because, left untreated, the corrosion will eventually weaken certain parts of

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