Seven wonders of the world
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Located in Egypt, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis. It is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World and the only one that still stands today. Built around 2500 BC, the pyramid is made of over 2.3 million blocks of limestone and granite and is estimated to weigh over 6 million tons. It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu and is believed to have taken over 20 years to construct.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Located in present-day Iraq, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife, who missed the greenery of her homeland, the gardens were a series of terraces filled with plants, trees, and flowers. The gardens were irrigated by a system of pumps and channels that brought water from the Euphrates River, and the terraces were said to have been planted in a way that created the illusion of a mountain covered in vegetation.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Located in present-day Turkey, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was known for its size, beauty, and grandeur. The temple was made of marble and was adorned with sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from Greek mythology. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times, with the final version being completed in 323 BC.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Located in present-day Greece, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a massive statue of the Greek god Zeus, made of ivory and gold, and was created by the famous Greek sculptor Phidias. The statue stood over 40 feet tall and was considered one of the most impressive works of art in the ancient world. It was housed in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia and was destroyed by fire in the 5th century AD.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Located in present-day Turkey, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a tomb built for Mausolus, the ruler of the ancient city of Halicarnassus, and his wife Artemisia. The tomb was made of marble and was adorned with sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from Greek mythology. It was one of the largest and most impressive tombs in the ancient world and was destroyed by earthquakes in the 15th century AD.
The Colossus of Rhodes
Located on the island of Rhodes in present-day Greece, the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a massive statue of the Greek sun god Helios, made of bronze and standing over 100 feet tall. The statue was built to celebrate the victory of the people of Rhodes over the invading army of Demetrius of Macedon. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC and lay in ruins for over 800 years before being dismantled and sold for scrap.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Located on the island of Pharos in present-day Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a massive tower built to guide ships into the harbor of Alexandria. The lighthouse was made of marble and was over 400 feet tall, making it one of the tallest structures in the ancient world. It was destroyed by earthquakes and other natural disasters, and today only ruins remain.
Seven wonders of the world
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