Wonders of the World
The seven wonders of the world are remarkable examples of human achievement and ingenuity. They include ancient monuments, modern marvels, and natural wonders that showcase the diversity and beauty of our planet. Some of them are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Wall of China.
The seven wonders of the world are:
1. The Great Pyramid of Giza:
The oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis, Egypt.
It is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world and was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC.
2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon:
A legendary garden that was said to be located in the ancient city of Babylon, Iraq.
It was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Amytis, who missed the green hills of her homeland. It featured terraces of exotic plants and flowers, watered by an ingenious irrigation system.
3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia:
A colossal statue of the king of the gods in Greek mythology, made by the sculptor Phidias around 435 BC.
It was housed in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece, and was one of the most revered cult images in ancient Greece. It was made of ivory and gold and depicted Zeus sitting on a throne, holding a scepter and a Nike (victory).
4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus:
A magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess of hunting and nature in Greek mythology, located in Ephesus, Turkey.
It was built by King Croesus of Lydia in the 6th century BC and was considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. It had 127 columns, each 18 meters high, and was adorned with sculptures and paintings.
5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus:
A monumental tomb built for King Mausolus of Caria, a Persian satrap, by his wife Artemisia II in the 4th century BC.
It was located in Halicarnassus, Turkey, and was regarded as a masterpiece of architecture and sculpture. It had a rectangular base, a pyramidal roof, and was decorated with statues and reliefs.
6. The Colossus of Rhodes:
A gigantic statue of the sun god Helios in Greek mythology, erected on the island of Rhodes, Greece, in the 3rd century BC. It was made of bronze and iron and stood over 30 meters tall, straddling the harbor entrance.
It was a symbol of the power and prosperity of Rhodes and was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC.
7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria:
A towering lighthouse built on the island of Pharos, near Alexandria, Egypt, in the 3rd century BC.
It was commissioned by Ptolemy I Soter, a successor of Alexander the Great, and was designed by the architect Sostratus. It had a height of over 100 meters and was one of the tallest structures in the ancient world. It had a fire at its top that served as a beacon for sailors and a mirror that reflected sunlight during the day.
