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Ancient Wonders of the World
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Colossus of Rhodes
Location: Rhodes, Greece. Interesting fact: This was a giant statue of the sun god Helios, erected to celebrate Rhodes' victory over the ruler of Cyprus in 305 BC, and it stood approximately 33 meters high.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Location: Selcuk, Turkey. Interesting fact: The temple was rebuilt multiple times, the last of which was considered to be the largest of its kind, and one of the first to be constructed of marble.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Location: Bodrum, Turkey. Interesting fact: It was a monumental tomb for Mausolus, a satrap of the Persian Empire, and the term 'mausoleum' originates from this structure.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Location: Alexandria, Egypt. Interesting fact: Also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, it was one of the tallest man-made structures for many centuries and served as a prototype for lighthouses around the world.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Location: Hillah or Nineveh, Iraq. Interesting fact: Their existence remains a matter of debate as there is no definitive archaeological evidence; they are said to be built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his homesick wife.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Location: Olympia, Greece. Interesting fact: The statue was made by the sculptor Phidias and was considered an embodiment of the Greek god Zeus, reportedly made of ivory and gold.
Great Pyramid of Giza
Location: Giza, Egypt. Interesting fact: It is the oldest and only surviving wonder of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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