7 Wonders of The Ancient World

May 09, 2023, 11:26 IST

Tanisha Rajput

Great Pyramid of Giza

Built-in the early 26th century BC, it is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of the fourth dynasty of Pharaoh Khufu. Initially standing at 841 feet (146.6 metres), the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years.  It is now some 454.4 feet tall as the limestone casing was removed.

Colossus of Rhodes

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it was built to celebrate the successful defence of Rhode City. It was a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios who was erected in the city of Rhodes.

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Also called the Pharos of Alexandria, the lighthouse was built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280-247 BC).

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Built between 353 and 350 BC, the Mausoleum at Halicaranassus or Tomb of Mausolus was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythius of Priene.

Temple of Artemis

The Greek temple also known as the Temple of Diana was dedicated to an ancient, local form of the goddess Artemis.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they were used to describe a series of tiered gardens with a large variety of trees, shrubs and vines.  

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they were used to describe a series of tiered gardens with a large variety of trees, shrubs and vines.  

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