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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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Colossus of Rhodes
Location: Rhodes, Greece. Description: An enormous bronze statue of the sun god Helios, which stood at the entrance to the harbor of Rhodes and was considered a symbol of unity.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Location: Halicarnassus (modern Bodrum), Turkey. Description: A tomb built for Mausolus, a satrap of the Persian Empire, and noted for its architectural beauty and statuary.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Location: Giza, Egypt. Description: The oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex and the only one of the seven wonders still in existence.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Location: Ephesus (near modern-day Selcuk), Turkey. Description: A large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, known for its impressive size and ornately decorated columns.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Location: Hillah or Nineveh, Iraq (exact location uncertain). Description: An ascending series of tiered gardens containing a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and vines, said to be built in an ancient city of Mesopotamia.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Location: Alexandria, Egypt. Description: One of the tallest man-made structures of the ancient world, serving as a guide for sailors navigating the busy harbor of Alexandria.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Location: Olympia, Greece. Description: A monumental statue of the god Zeus, made by famed sculptor Phidias and regarded as one of his greatest masterpieces.
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