20 Mind-Bending Then-And-Now Pictures Of Places That Prove Time Waits For No One

1, Pyramid Of The Sun In Teotihuacan, Mexico. 1900 vs. 2023

Then and now photos showing how the Teotihuacan pyramid and surroundings have changed over time.

2, Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, South Wales. 1855 vs. 2024

Then and now photos showing how this ancient castle and surrounding area have changed over time with restoration and greenery.

3, Noorabad Bridge, Morena, India. 1829 vs. 2010

Then and now photos of a historic stone bridge showing how places have changed over time with restored architecture and greenery.

4, The Ruins Of Tikál, Guatemala. 1890 vs. 2023

Then and now photos showing ancient ruins in a forested area highlighting how places have changed over time.

5, Tokyo Station – 1914 vs. 2023

Then and now photos showing how the historic building and surrounding cityscape have changed over time.

6, Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt. 1880 vs. 2022

Then and now photos showing how an ancient temple complex carved into rocky cliffs has changed over time.

7, Eilean Donan Castle, Taken Sometime Before 1911 vs. 2020

Then and now photos showing how the castle and surrounding landscape have changed over time.

8, Outdoor Theater, Bucharest, Romania. 1916 vs. 2016

Then and now photos of an ornate outdoor theater showing its original use and current abandoned state over time.

9, Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. 1930 vs. 2020

Then and now photos showing the transformation of the Sagrada Familia and surrounding cityscape over time.

10, Norway, Hellesylt 1885 vs. 2016

Then and now photos showing how a coastal village and fjord have changed over time with modern buildings and a cruise ship visible.

11, Hiroshima, Japan. 1945 vs. 2006

Then and now photos showing dramatic changes in a cityscape from post-war ruins to a modern urban area with buildings and rivers.

12, Moai Statues In Rano Raraku, Easter Island. 1914 vs. 2019

Easter Island statues in then and now photos showing how places have changed over time with tourism growth.

13, Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., U.S. 1917 vs 2020

Then and now photos showing the transformation of the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding reflecting pool over time.

14, Seoul, South Korea In 1900 vs. 2016

Then and now photos showing how the cityscape has dramatically changed over time with modern skyscrapers and lights.

15, Buddahs Of Bamiyan, Afghanistan. 1963 vs. 2008

Side by side then and now photos of a carved statue site showing significant changes in the place over time.

16, Roman Baths And Abbey, England. 1890 vs. 2024

Ancient Roman bath shown in then and now photos highlighting how historic places have changed over time with restoration and visitors.

17,Los Angeles In 1880 vs. 2019

Then and now photos showing the dramatic change of a city skyline with mountains in the background over time.

18, Seljestadjuvet In Odda, Norway. 1905 vs. 2022

Then and now photos showing a mountain road’s transformation with modern paving and lush greenery over time.

19, Machu Picchu In 1912 After Major Clearing Work Had Been Undertaken vs. 2023

Then and now photos of Machu Picchu showcasing how places have changed over time with historical and modern views.

20,End Of Great Wall, Shanhai Pass, China. 1930 vs. 2008

Then and now photos showing the transformation of a coastal fortress and how places have changed over time.