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We see them so often. On holiday snaps, news reports, postcards and paintings.

Major landmarks such as the Sphinx in Egypt, the Hollywood sign and Stonehenge are recognisable to millions of people around the world.

Every story has to start somewhere. In this quiz, ±«Óătv Bitesize shows some of the most famous buildings and objects from around the world before they were finished. Can you recognise them?

This article was first published in August 2022.

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