7 Wonders of the World
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. |
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - (game) Match each of the Seven Wonders with the correct description.
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