The document discusses the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a list of remarkable constructions from ancient times that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. These wonders were celebrated for their architectural and engineering achievements but have all been destroyed over time except for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The document discusses the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a list of remarkable constructions from ancient times that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. These wonders were celebrated for their architectural and engineering achievements but have all been destroyed over time except for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The document discusses the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a list of remarkable constructions from ancient times that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. These wonders were celebrated for their architectural and engineering achievements but have all been destroyed over time except for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The document discusses the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a list of remarkable constructions from ancient times that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. These wonders were celebrated for their architectural and engineering achievements but have all been destroyed over time except for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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The "Seven Wonders of the World" refers to a list of remarkable constructions or natural
formations from ancient times. There are actually several lists of wonders throughout history, with some focusing on ancient wonders and others on modern wonders. The most famous list, often referred to as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, includes: The Great Pyramid of Giza: Located in Egypt, the Great Pyramid is the only surviving structure from the original list. It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: Described by ancient writers as a remarkable feat of engineering and horticulture, the Hanging Gardens were said to have been built in the ancient city of Babylon (in modern-day Iraq). However, there is debate among scholars as to whether they actually existed. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia: Created by the sculptor Phidias, the Statue of Zeus was a giant seated figure of the god Zeus, housed in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia in Greece. It was one of the most famous works of classical Greek art. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: Located in present-day Turkey, the Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and was renowned for its grandeur and size. It was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times before its final destruction in 401 AD. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: Built in Halicarnassus (now Bodrum, Turkey), the Mausoleum was a grand tomb constructed for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire, and his wife Artemisia. It was famous for its elaborate sculptures and architectural design. The Colossus of Rhodes: Erected on the Greek island of Rhodes, the Colossus was a massive bronze statue of the sun god Helios. It stood at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes but was toppled by an earthquake in 226 BC. The Lighthouse of Alexandria: Also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, this ancient lighthouse was located on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt. It was one of the tallest man-made structures of its time and served as a beacon for sailors navigating the Mediterranean Sea. These wonders were celebrated for their architectural, artistic, and engineering achievements and were considered marvels of the ancient world. However, with the exception of the Great Pyramid of Giza, all of these structures have been lost to time, existing only in historical records and archaeological remnants.
