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Of all the wonders that the world had to offer, only art promised immortality". This world is a wonder by itself because if you think about the vastness of our universe, you will surely be amazed. Hidden gems and cultures are ever being discovered throughout the world. A simple breath of fresh air or the musky scent of the soil aroma just before rainfall can all be considered wonders. But, over the years, as humans explored and made discoveries to better understand our past and the extent of our civilization, Historians have unveiled numerous masterpieces found all over the world ranging from the stone age period to modern-day civilization. The respective findings can be framed to tell the story of the history of high culture, epitomized by the seven wonders of the world. The wonders reveal how the beauty of art and history from the eastern Mediterranean have been lost over time and reduced to dust through either natural or man-made causes. The wonders of the world can be classified into three historical ages, The Ancient age Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt The first on the list is the oldest of the seven wonders, The Pyramids of Egypt at Giza. It is the largest Egyptian pyramid in the Giza complex built over 4,000 years ago Statue of Zeus at Olympia The second wonder of the ancient world was the statue of Zeus located at Olympia, home of the Olympian Games in Greece. Hanging Gardens of Babylon The ancient hanging gardens of Babylon are also one of the ancient seven wonders of the world. The Greek and Roman authors paint a clear and marvelous picture of the luxurious gardens. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Number four would be the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, modern-day Selcuk in Turkey, to honour one of the three maiden goddesses of Olympus, Artemis. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus just as the name suggests is a tomb created for the wealthy ruler of Caria, Mausolus. Colossus of Rhodes Another historical wonder from Ancient Greece, the Colossus of Rhodes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria So efficient and impressive were the building efforts of the ancient Egyptians that they boast two sites among the seven wonders of the world.
1:53 Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
3:18 Statue of Zeus at Olympia
5:00 Hanging Gardens of Babylon
7:0 Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
9:30 Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
11:48 Colossus of Rhodes
14:50 The Lighthouse of Alexandria
#ancientwonders #ancientworld #downtherabbithole
Of all the wonders that the world had to offer, only art promised immortality". This world is a wonder by itself because if you think about the vastness of our universe, you will surely be amazed. Hidden gems and cultures are ever being discovered throughout the world. A simple breath of fresh air or the musky scent of the soil aroma just before rainfall can all be considered wonders. But, over the years, as humans explored and made discoveries to better understand our past and the extent of our civilization, Historians have unveiled numerous masterpieces found all over the world ranging from the stone age period to modern-day civilization. The respective findings can be framed to tell the story of the history of high culture, epitomized by the seven wonders of the world. The wonders reveal how the beauty of art and history from the eastern Mediterranean have been lost over time and reduced to dust through either natural or man-made causes. The wonders of the world can be classified into three historical ages, The Ancient age Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt The first on the list is the oldest of the seven wonders, The Pyramids of Egypt at Giza. It is the largest Egyptian pyramid in the Giza complex built over 4,000 years ago Statue of Zeus at Olympia The second wonder of the ancient world was the statue of Zeus located at Olympia, home of the Olympian Games in Greece. Hanging Gardens of Babylon The ancient hanging gardens of Babylon are also one of the ancient seven wonders of the world. The Greek and Roman authors paint a clear and marvelous picture of the luxurious gardens. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Number four would be the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, modern-day Selcuk in Turkey, to honour one of the three maiden goddesses of Olympus, Artemis. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus just as the name suggests is a tomb created for the wealthy ruler of Caria, Mausolus. Colossus of Rhodes Another historical wonder from Ancient Greece, the Colossus of Rhodes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria So efficient and impressive were the building efforts of the ancient Egyptians that they boast two sites among the seven wonders of the world.
1:53 Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
3:18 Statue of Zeus at Olympia
5:00 Hanging Gardens of Babylon
7:0 Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
9:30 Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
11:48 Colossus of Rhodes
14:50 The Lighthouse of Alexandria
#ancientwonders #ancientworld #downtherabbithole
