Essay On 7 Wonders Of The World

Our project was inspired by the unique and innovative tribes that built the world famous tourist site that is Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was voted one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and in this project we hope to discuss the rich history behind the sacred city. and the reason for the preservation of Machu Picchu by exploring its relationship with UNESCO and the Peruvian government. We would also like to try an get an insight into the minds of such an incredibly fascinating people by examining their breakthrough advances in the fields of medicine and construction.

Machu Picchu was built in the 1400s by the Incas. Archaeologists have speculated that Machu Picchu was a temple or sanctuary for high priests and women who...show more content...

But the wooden wedge technique cannot explain the smoothness and perfect straightness of the bricks." (Rediscover Machu Picchu). Granite,the main rock used, is very hard to cut and even with today's modern technology it can take hours to do so. Most of Machu Picchu's stone steps are carved out of a single piece of granite, which is quite remarkable considering how difficult and time consuming it must have been. Irrigation systems were also in place and ran between buildings and at the edges of the city. (Rediscover Machu Picchu)

Abandonment and Discovery The city of Machu Picchu was built at the height of the Inca Empire, but it was in use for less than 100 years, around the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru. It was then abandoned in the early sixteenth century. However, it is interesting to note that Spanish conquerors never found Machu Picchu and despite plundering many other Inca sites, this most sacred site remained a secret. (Destination: Machu Picchu)

Machu Picchu remained hidden away from the rest of the world until 1911 when an 11–year–old native boy led an American professor named Hiram Bingham to the site. Bingham went on to write a book about his findings called, "The Lost City of the Incas". (Destination: Machu Picchu) What measures have the Peruvian government taken to preserve their largest source of revenue? Machu Picchu became a popular tourist site in the 195's/1960's. People arrived Get

Did you know that there are seven wonders of Ancient Egypt? The seven wonders include, The great pyramid at Giza in Egypt, The hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece, The temple of Artemis at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The colossus of Rhodes, And The lighthouse at Alexandria in Egypt. The great pyramid of Giza, The great pyramid of Giza is also known as the pyramid of Khufu or the pyramid of Cheops. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world , and the only one to remain largely intact. There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The lowest chamber is cut into the bedrock upon which the pyramid was built and was unfinished. The so–called Queen's Chamber and King's Chamber are higher up within the pyramid structure. The main part of the Giza complex is a setting of buildings that included two mortuary temples in honor of Khufu (one close to the pyramid and one near the Nile), three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives, an even smaller "satellite" pyramid, a raised causeway connecting the two temples, and small mastaba tombs surrounding the pyramid for nobles. The hanging gardens of Babylon, the most popular theory is that the hanging gardens was built by the king Nebuchadnezzar to make his wife happy. She was home sick for the plants and gardens of her home land.

Hawaii: The Seven Wonders Of The World

Hawaii is made up of 137 islands, reefs, and shoals, but only has eight noteworthy islands of importance; Hawai'i, Maui, Kaho'olawe, Lana'i, Moloka'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i, and Ni'ihau. For someone who enjoys tropical locations those islands are flawless. The climate conditions, the natural wonders, and the many adventurous activities one can undertake is what makes them the ideal place of travel. While none of the natural beauty Hawaii holds falls under the Seven Wonders of The World there are many breathtaking landmarks. In Kauai the ten mile long and 3,000 feet deep Waimea Canyon holds such an immense amount of beauty. While looking out into the Canyon panoramic views of valley gorges, crags, and the deep shades of red and orange on the rocks

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The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Seven Wonders of the Ancient and New World

The world is full of beautiful places but there are some places that are considered from the wonders of the world. These places and buildings were named as the seven wonders of the ancient world. Herodotus, A Greek historian, wrote about these wonders thousands of years ago. At this time, he thought that these buildings were the greatest structures in the world and he made a list of these places and called it the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. A wonder is a structure created by something strange and amazing; when we see it, we say that it is rare and unexpected.

Although there are several wonders in the world, there are seven that are recognized as being ancient.

Tom Jackson, in his book The SevenWonders of The World, has written that the great pyramids of Egypt; they are the most ancient and historical place in Egypt, were built in Giza. These pyramids are very old, they have been there for over four thousand years. It is believed that the shape of these pyramids symbolized the prehistoric knoll from which they believed life emerged. The big sizes of these pyramids symbolize the power and the greatness of their country back in that days.

Another structure that considered also one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. They are also known as the hanging gardens of Semiramis. Nebuchadnezzar II IN 200 BCE, wanted to please his beloved wife Semiramis so he built these gardens. The Get

The original seven wonders of the world list is "The Lighthouse at Alexandria, The Great Pyramid at Giza, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon". (The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Silverberg) This list can be both problematic and lacking because the reading and the website article both show different illustrations on what the seven wonders look like. This can be problematic because many people may see different images of them and not get the right idea of what they look like. This can also be lacking because, the information may not be gathered correctly and give false information on what they look like. Both sources the reading "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" and the online source "Ancient.eu / The_Seven_Wonders" both say different things on where they came from. For example the reading says that the list comes before Christ and a poet Antipater drew up the list and the online source says that the list comes from Themala "Greek things to be seen" and was created by Philoof Byzantium. The "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" is a list that historians have traced back to the second century BCE. However, when inspected closely, the list appears to be biased because in the printed source says the list comes from before Christ and a poet Antipater drew up the list. In the online source the list comes from themata "Greek things to be seen" and were

7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD

AIM: Is to apprise the house about 7 Wonders of The World.

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* History * Seven Wonders of the Ancient World * New Seven Wonders of the World * Ongoing Seven wonders of the Nature * Recapitulation * Conclusion

HISTORY: The origin of the idea of Seven Wonders of the World dates back to Herodotus (484 BC– 425 BC) and Callimachus (305 BC – 240 BC), who made lists which included 7 famous place of ancient world, and from there the Idea of 7 wonders started. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza is still standing of those ancient wonders. The other six were destroyed by earthquake, fire, or other causes. New Seven Wonders of the World is a project that attempts to revive the Seven Wonders of the...show more content...

* The temple was restored after Alexander's death, in 323 BC. * This reconstruction was itself destroyed during a war in 262. * The Ephesians rebuilt the temple again. * In 401, the temple in its last version was finally destroyed by a mob led by St. John Chrysostom, and the stones were used in construction of other buildings

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus * The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC in Turkey for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire, and Artemisia II of Caria, his wife and sister. * It stood approximately 45 meters (135 ft) in height, and each of the four sides was adorned with sculptural reliefs created by each one of four Greek sculptors . * The beauty of the Mausoleum was not only in the structure itself, but in the decorations and statues that adorned the outside at different levels on the podium and the roof: statues of people, lions, horses, and other animals in varying scales. The four Greek sculptors who carved the statues were each responsible for one side.

* The Mausoleum overlooked the city of Halicarnassus for many years. It was untouched when the city fell to Alexander III of Macedon in 334 BC and still undamaged after attacks by pirates in 62 and 58 BC. It stood above the city's ruins for sixteen centuries. Then a series of earthquakes shattered the columns and sent the bronze chariot crashing to the ground. By 1404 AD only the very base of the

There are Seven Wonders of the Ancient World known today. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Temple of Artemis, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes, and The Lighthouse of Alexandria. With years of research on all seven wonders, there are many questions left unanswered today. Most of these questions include important facts about the status itself. Where were they located? Why were they created? What happened to them? The most important unanswered question can be asked of all seven of these wonders, did they even exist? These questions are raised by the curiosity of architects, scientists, historians, and anyone with a bit of imagination with a love for history. We can only gather research to get a glimpse into the ancient world and let our imagination take control until we can gather enough evidence to be positive that yes, these seven wonders of the world did exist. All seven wonders of the world had a powerful meaning behind them. A temple to worship, statues dedicated to Gods, and even the burial ground of a great King and Queen. King of Caria Maussollos and his Queen Artemisia were laid to rest in what is known as The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. A tomb that was created by his Queen Artemisia, likely a place for her to go to grieve the loss of her husband. This mausoleum was built in 353 B.C. around the time of his death. This beautiful mausoleum was coated with marble filled statues of Greek

There are seven most remarkable structures of ancient times and I'm going to write about four out of the seven. The statue of Zeus, which was created in 432 B.C., by Phidius, the lighthouse Of Alexandria that was created by Sostratus in 290 B.C. and took 20 years to complete. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus that was first created in 800 B.C. by Croesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus that was built around 353 and 350 B.C. These are only four out of the seven wonders I will be writing about who commissioned and created each one of them. How they were built, where they were located, when was it constructed, why they were considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and what happened to them. The Statue of Zeus, which was...show more content...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was located in Alexandria, Egypt the Pharos was actually located on the tiny limestone island that sat in front of the harbor, it was built on the island of Pharos, to help guide trade ships into the harbor at Alexandria (Woods). The Lighthouse was constructed in 290 BC and took 20 years to complete, it also was the first lighthouse as well as the tallest building in the world at the time, except for the Great Pyramid and that is also why it was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Lighthouse stood and used until 2 earthquakes, in 1303 and 1323, reduced it to rubble. In 1994, underwater archaeologists located some of the remains of the lighthouse in the Alexandrian Harbor, and more have recently been located using remote imaging. Some remains of the Pharos were also used in the construction of Fort Qaitbey in the 15th century (Curlee), which stands on the very same spot today. Cherisiphron commissioned the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and also known as the temple of Diana, along with his son Metagenes who were from Crete (Curlee). There is an extensive history behind the temple of Artemis at Ephesus. It was built three times before the temple was destroyed for good and never to be rebuilt in 401 A.D. By St John Chrysostom, now a swamp sits in Get more content

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations were some of the greatest civilizations in human history. The Greeks and the Romans had many interests and pursuits. These are cultures that placed a great deal of value in aesthetics and architecture. There are in fact many structures and artifacts that have survived from those civilizations. The Greek and Romans pursued and appreciation what they believed to be aesthetic and mathematical perfection. In the ancient world, these civilizations agreed upon seven examples of perfection, which we now know as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World . The paper will provide a brief examination of the wonders and provide insight as to why they were and are considered so wonderful. The phrase "Seven Wonders of the World" was coined in approximately the first and second centuries BC. The "seven wonders" refer to seven examples of architecture and art that the Romans and Greeks considered to be as close to perfection as could be reached on Earth by their standards. The seven wonders of the ancient world are as follows: The Great Pyramid of Giza; The Hanging Gardens of Babylon; The Statue of Zeus at Olympia; The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus; The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus; The Colossus of Rhodes; and The Lighthouse of Alexandria. All of the seven wonders are in the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, Eurasia, and North Africa. Thus, though they are called the seven wonders of the Get more content

The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Jareth Smith the Seven Wonders 10/16/17

Of the Ancient World

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus in Olympia, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. These are seven absolutely magnificent structures, built in the ancient world. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient Worldwere first called themata, which translates in Greek to 'things to be seen'.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, located in Egypt, was built between 2583 and 2561 BCE for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu, also Known as Cheops in Greek culture. The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man–made structure for nearly 4,000 years. The excavation of the interior of the pyramid was initiated in the late 18th century and early 19th century. The structure itself, with its imposing height and perfect symmetry, is what impressed most ancient visitors. The Great Pyramid is also the only one of the Seven Wonders which still stand in fabulous condition to this day.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are also one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Hanging Gardens was built by the Babylonian ruler, Nebuchadnezzar, as a gift to his wife. Diodorus Sicilus, an ancient writer, had wrote that Nebuchadnezzar's wife, Amtis of Media, had missed the beautiful landscape and flowers of her homeland, and to please his wife, Nebuchadnezzar had a temple built. The temple was

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The Great Pyramid Of all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one still stands today: the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt. Surprisingly, it is by far the oldest of the Seven Wonders. It was already more than 2,000 years old in the time of the ancient Greeks. For more than 4,000 years, the 481–foot–high pyramid was the tallest structure ever built by humans. It is about as tall as a fifty–story building. No other building reached that height until the Eiffel Tower was created in 1887 (Putnam 20). The pyramid's square base, 756 feet long on each side, is 13 acres, or the size of seven city blocks. The five biggest cathedrals of Europe could be all fitted into the pyramid at the same time (The Pyramids). How did this...show more content...

Because of the pyramid's pointed shape, the building itself acted as a kind of ramp to help the king on his journey (Scarre 22). However, in addition to the religious meaning, there were also practical reasons for why the ancient Egyptians chose the pyramid's shape. The pyramid is a strong, stable shape because it has a wide base and narrow top. It is much harder to knock down than a vertical building, which is why ancient pyramids still stand today. In addition, the tomb's sheer size, and the cost and difficulty of building it, made clear to the whole world that the pharaoh was a very powerful man. Indeed, Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid, has been called "probably the most powerful pharaoh ever to rule Egypt" (Putnam 18). By the time of Khufu's reign, about 2551–2528 B.C., the Egyptians had been building pyramids for only about a century. They had gotten better and better at the construction. While their earlier monuments had been made of mud brick, in about 2680 B.C., the Egyptians discovered how to build with large limestone blocks. Soon after they mastered building with stone blocks, the Egyptians changed their technique. They switched from building step pyramids, which had a series of smaller and smaller levels rising to the top, to the true pyramid shape, which is smooth. Although today the Great Pyramid has a staircase–like appearance, that is because the outer layer of limestone has been torn away over the centuries. When it was built, it would have looked

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The Ishtar Gate was built by constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II in 575 BCE. It was one of eight gates built of the inner city of Babylon which today is Iraq. This gate was the main entrance into the great city of Babylon. The Ishtar Gate was so well known that it made the list of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but was later replaced with the lighthouse of Alexandra. Some people to this day still say that the Gate of Ishtar should still be one of the seven wonders. What makes this gate so wonderful and great that it used to be considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world? The Ishtar gate was dedicated to the Babylon goddess Ishtar. Ishtar was the goddess of fertility, love, war, and sex. On the gate there are three types of animals a lion, dragon, and a bull. The lion is represented of the goddess Ishtar. The other two the bull and the dragon Nebuchadnezzar had put in to pay homage to two other gods. The young bull represented Adad and the dragon represented Marduk. Adad was the god of the weather and Marduk was the national god of Babylon. The goddess Ishtar is a Mesopotamian goddess that stands for war and sexual love. In the Sumerian tradition the goddess Ishtar takes the role as a fertility figure. But she is also a much more complex character she is always surrounded by death and disaster within her myths. The Akkadian Ishtar was the protector of prostitutes and the patroness of the alehouse. Her worship in this religion

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

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Various Wonders of the World lists have been compiled over the ages in order to catalogue the most spectacular natural and man–made constructions. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of remarkable man–made creations of classical antiquity, and was based on guide–books popular among Hellenic sight–seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim. Later lists include those for the Medieval World, the Modern World, the Natural World and others. The list that will be discussed today is theSeven Wonders of the Ancient World. The historian Herodotus (484 BC–ca. 425 BC), and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (ca 305–240 BC) at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of "seven wonders" but...show more content...

The gardens were destroyed in an earthquake after the 1st century BCE. The lush Hanging Gardens are extensively documented by Greek historians such as Strabo and Diodorus Siculus. Through the ages, the location may have been confused with gardens that existed at Nineveh, whose king at the time was Nimrod, since tablets from there clearly show gardens. Writings on these tablets describe the possible use of something similar to an Archimedes' screw as a process of raising the water to the required height. The Greek Historian Diodorus (Antipar) said: "The Garden was 100 feet long by 100 feet wide and built up in tiers so that it resembled a theater. Vaults had been constructed under the ascending terraces which carried the entire weight of the planted garden; the uppermost vault, which was seventy–five feet high, was the highest part of the garden, which, at this point, was on the same level as the city walls. The roofs of the vaults which supported the garden were constructed of stone beams some sixteen feet long, and over these were laid first a layer of reeds set in thick tar, then two courses of baked brick bonded by cement, and finally a covering of lead to prevent the moisture in the soil penetrating the roof. On top of this roof enough topsoil was heaped to allow the biggest trees to take root. The earth was leveled off and thickly Get more

Ever wonder what's out there beyond the hustle and bustle of the city? One of the things is the beautiful seven natural wonders of the world. Who or what decides what the seven natural wonders are? What are the 7 natural wonders of the world? What makes the wonders wonders? The 7 wonders are beautiful things in the world that need to be protected.

When Sir George Everest discovered mount Everest in 1856 the mountain stood at 29,002 feet tall and today now stands 29,029 feet tall but is still growing 25 inches every year. While mount Everest is beautiful it is also cold and dangerous. The lowest the temperature can get is–80 degrees fahrenheit. About some two hundred dead bodies cover the mountain from things like: falls, avalanches, and exposure to frostbite and there is about one in ten successful summits that end in death. It costs about 55,500 dollars to climb mount Everest. Some coasts are climbing permits those can cost 25,00 dollars for a single person and you have to have one befor you can step foot on the mountain. To get to base camp it takes yaks, porters and four thousand dollars. Also guides one or two per person and that's five thousand dollars each. There are camps along the way with supplies and staff that need to be paid and paying for food every six weeks that's two thousand dollars. One of the most important things is one of the most expensive. Oxygen bottles cost five hundred and fifty dollars a bottle and usually people use five bottles to Get more content

In a world filled with tradition and conventions, one man underwent a rigorous journey to achieve Nirvana; that man was Siddhartha Gautama. With his success, came the birth of a new religion called Buddhism. His journey to reach Nirvana was marked by important sites that are now popular and religious attractions visited by Buddhists everywhere. These historic sites are known as the Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World. The Mahabodhi Temple, also known as the "great awakening" temple, is located inBodh Gaya in North–Eastern India. The beginning of Buddhism began when Siddhartha Gautama reached Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at this temple. Even with the torment of demons, Siddhartha Gautama reached Nirvana when the sun rose up in the east. It was here where the Buddha finally understood the human condition of suffering and sorrow. The original structure of the temple was erected during the reign of Gupta Kings. The present temple, now the Mahabhodi Temple, was constructed by Emperor Asoka and holds a colossal image of the Buddha. The temple served as a way to tell the world how much Buddhists valued their shrines and statues. Presently, Buddhists around the world come to this awakening site to seek the seven sacred places, with the seventh location consisting of the Buddha's attainment. As a result, the Temple is said to be the most sacred site in Buddhist history. Wat Pho contains the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Bangkok and is home to more than 1,000

There are many interesting facts and myths about the Taj Mahal that have come up over the years, but the real history is way more interesting than any fiction. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, inspired by love, has amazed millions of viewers over the years with it's extreme beauty. Over 7 million people visit it every year, and most people walk away not knowing the history or the real story behind this amazing structure. There are actually 28 types of precious jewels set into the marble of the Taj Mahaland it is India's most popular tourist attraction and is the pride of India's nation, so don't wait too long to see it for yourself.

Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his cherished wife, the Taj Mahal stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River inAgra, India. The Taj Mahal was built over more than 20 years and is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture. Which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. An estimated 20,000 laborers were recruited from all over Asia to contribute to the massive project and also used over 1,000 elephants to transport heavy materials and supplies for construction. There is no proof so support this theory but people believe that the people that built the taj mahal were all later put to death so they could never "repeat such a beautiful feat". At its center is the Taj Mahal itself, built of shimmering white marble that seems to change color depending on the

Centuries ago one man dreamed, designed and constructed a breathtaking monument and then, it went on to become a wonder. Egyptian people building the pyramid, would have never imagined that their work will one day be studied and listed in the wonders of the world. Wonders that people will keep wondering about. Funny? May be, but it is a fact. It is tough to imagine how people with minimum tools and equipments could build a pyramid of such a size or a complete village at the height of 8000 ft. Yes, everyone is wondering, that is why may be, man decided to make a list of seven wonders, so that, there is something common to wonder about. The history of making lists of 7 wonders of the world goes back to the times of Herodotus (a Greek...show more content...

The cost of construction is estimated to be $250,000. The statue was opened to public on 12th of October, 1931 and in 2007 it became a part of the seven wonders of the world. In February 2008, the statue was struck by lightening, during a storm but was saved because of the outer layer made of soapstone, which acted as an insulator. This particular storm is known to have caused a lot of damage in the city of Rio, but the statue stood unhurt. Colosseum Colosseum, also known as the Roman Coliseum is situated in the city of Rome, Italy. Coming from such a strong background, it was a really strong contender for a position in seven wonders of the world list. It is an elliptical amphitheater and was originally known as Flavian Amphitheater. It is said to be one of the largest buildings of the Roman empire. Construction of this amphitheater took around 10 years, starting from 70 AD and once ready the Colosseum was used for various public events and fights between gladiators. Gladiatorial fights were the major source of entertainment during those times and the public events consisted of mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, reenactments of famous battles, etc. The amphitheater was capable of seating a total of 50,000 spectators. It is estimated that some 500,000 people and over a million animals died in the events held at Colosseum. In the early medieval era, the building was stopped being used as a

Seven Wonders of the World Centuries ago one man dreamed, designed and constructed a breathtaking monument and then, it went on to become a wonder. Wonders of the world are so many. No list can comprehend everything. But why they are actually the wonders and what are the factors which make them to call a wonders? Every wonder has its own history and importance, and they have some interesting facts related with them. However, the original seven wonders of the world are the most worthy of our praise and appreciation as they were constructed in an era that was devoid of any building machinery and done mostly by hand. The true wonder we can say is artistic, mysterious, magnificent, stunning or in other words it is really a master...show more content...

King Mausolus ruled a small kingdom in Asia Minor. His queen Artemisia was a beautiful woman who loved the king a lot. After the death of King Mausolus, she got the most beautiful mausoleum built in the memory of her loving husband. It was known as the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and people from far and wide came to visit it. By the year 1494 AD, it was destroyed by a flood. It was rebuilt but was damaged by an earthquake.

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Collosus of Rhodes: Collosus of Rhodes was built in

290 BC. Collosus of Rhodes was the colossal statue of the sun god Helios that stood in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes and was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After about 56 years it was built, the statue was destroyed by an earthquake. It fell into the harbor and just the thumb of the statue was visible over the water surface. The king of Egypt offered to rebuild the statue, but the people of Rhodes refused. This is because they believed Helios himself threw the statue in water in a fit of rage.

1.7 Lighthouse of Alexandria: Lighthouse of Alexandria was built in 280 BC. The Island of Pharos was a harbor in Alexandria, Egypt. This lighthouse was built in this harbor and helped ships enter the harbor safely. This lighthouse is said to have survived for 1500 long years and finally destroyed by an earthquake in the 1300's. During its era, it was the tallest man–made structure at about 380 to 440 feet high. So, these were some

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Ancient history shows the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world highlighted by Philon of Byzance. After Alexandre the Great the canonical list of seven wonders was presented: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. They are claimed to be the most remarkable creations of the ancient world due to their uniqueness, beauty, forms and innovations. Classical world had never seen such constructions before. The chosen figure "seven" not simply exemplifies perfection, but also shows the number of known planets including the Sun and the Moon. The chosen four wonders are the Colossus of Rhodes, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. The mentioned wonders were located in northern Africa, Greece and minor Asia. (Clayton & Prince 1990)

The Colossus of Rhodes is a bronze statue representing the God of the Sun in Greece – Helios. The statue was built by the Greek sculptor Charas of Lindos. Historical researches assume that the statue honored the victory against the Macedonians, in particular against Demetrios Poliorcete. The date of its creation is argued to be between 303 and 291 BC, so the process of its construction took over twenty years. The statue was located near modern Saint–Nicolas Day mole. After some marble blocks had been found by archeologists, the