I think that regadless the fact that it is historically or logically true or not, it was a gameplay balancing decision.
If I could choose, I'd go for CyberShy's idea: the wonders should generate culture points again. At least after a number of years or in certain conditions (assimilation of natives or happiness-WLTD or something else).
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