The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

ancient history · architecture · amazing structures · engineering

Built for pharaohs. The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was the only wonder that still stands today. It was built around 4,500 years ago as a massive tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and originally stood 481 feet tall.

A giant bronze god. The Colossus of Rhodes was a 108-foot-tall statue of the Greek sun god Helios that stood in the Greek city of Rhodes. It took 12 years to build and was destroyed by an earthquake after just 54 years.

White marble temple. The Temple of Artemis in Turkey was one of the largest buildings of the ancient world, dedicated to the Greek goddess of the hunt. It was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over hundreds of years.

A guiding light. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, located in Egypt, was one of the tallest structures of ancient times at about 330 feet high. It guided ships safely into the harbor with a bright flame that could be seen for miles.

Precious hanging gardens. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were said to have beautiful plants and flowers cascading down in ancient Iraq. Many historians believe they may have been a legend, as no ruins have ever been found.