The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Built: About 2,600 B.C. Massive tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, the pyramids are the only ancient wonders still standing today.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Iraq Built: Date unknown Legend has it that this garden paradise was planted on an artificial mountain, but many experts say it never really existed.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Turkey Built: Sixth century B.C. This towering temple was built to honor Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Statue of Zeus, Greece Built: Fifth century B.C. This 40-foot (12-meter) statue depicted the king of the Greek gods.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Turkey Build: Fourth century B.C. This elaborate tomb was built for King Mausolus.
Colossus of Rhodes, Rhodes (an island in the Mediterranean Sea) Built: Fourth century B.C. A 110-foot (33.5-meter) statue honored the Greek sun god Helios.
Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt Built: Third century B.C. The world's first lighthouse used mirrors to reflect sunlight for miles out to sea.
Pedro nice to see something educational and interesting (to some anyway). I saw a special on some of those you mentioned on History2 channel. The garden grown in stone was really weird. There are a few otthers in that catagory too. Stone Hedge in England for 2. Thanks interesting.
Pedro nice to see something educational and interesting (to some anyway). I saw a special on some of those you mentioned on History2 channel. The garden grown in stone was really weird. There are a few otthers in that catagory too. Stone Hedge in England for 2. Thanks interesting.uote]
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