Wonders of the World
There are several lists of "wonders of the world" throughout history. Here are the most prominent ones: 1.The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World These are the original wonders chosen by ancient Greek historians. Only one still exists today. 1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) - The only remaining ancient wonder, a massive pyramid built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu. 2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) - A series of terraced gardens, said to have been constructed by King Nebuchadnezzar II. 3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece) - A massive statue of Zeus, made by the sculptor Phidias. 4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey) - A grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. 5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)- A tomb built for Mausolus, a Persian satrap, and his wife. 6. **Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)** - A giant bronze statue of the sun god Helios, overlooking the harbor of Rhodes. 7. **Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt)** - A towering lighthouse guiding ships safely to the ...