Qadimgi dunyoning 7 mo`jizasi.
Giza
Located in the citiy of Giza, a necropolis of ancient Memphis (near modern Cairo, Egypt), the
Great Pyramid of Giza ranked for 43 centuries as the tallest structure on Earth. It wos built as a
buriak place for tha Egyptian pharaoh khufu around 2560 BC
The techniques used during its 20 year construction period remain a mystry. It consist of
2million blocks of stone, each weighing more than 2tons
Evldence suggests the pyramids were built by ancient Egyptians as places for kings Khufu,
Khefre and Menkaure to begin their journeys into the after life. Others believe the pyramids were
places of worship or astronomic observatories.
Babylon
Lavish flora suspended in air. Trees growing high overhead on an elevatedterace.
Towering columns and stone arches. Fountains and streems of water flowing down sloping
channels
This is the picture that Greek historic records paint of the Hanging Gardens of Baylon, repotedly
located on the east bank of the Euphrates near modern Baghdad.
Legend says the Gardens were built by Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562BC) to please his wife or a
concubine.
Myth or reality? We don’t know. It’s the only Wonder wich may have exited oly in the minds of
Greek poets.
Olympia.
Located in the ancient town of Olympia, this ivory and gold four-story high statue depicts Zeus –
the god in whose honor the ancient Olympic games were held.
A symbol of the expanding power of Greece, the statue’s dtails was unsurpassed. The sandal
were fashioned of gold as was the robe, which was carved intriontely with animals and lilies.
Gold and precious stones covered the throne. He held an ivory and gold figure of Victory in one
hand and in the other, scepter inlaid with precious metals
The sculptor Pheidias began work on statue in 440 BC,ad it was later destroyed by an
earthquake.
Alexandria
The only Wonder that served a practical pupose; Safely guiding ships passing from the island, of
Pharos to the harbor of Egypt’s ancient capital city, Alixandria.
Its spectacular white marble-covered tower stood 40 stories high. A largemiror illuminated
sunlight by day and fire by night –generating reflections so bright they could be seen miles away.
This Wonder to disappear the Lighthouse’s peak was guarded by a statue of Poseidon.
Legendholds that its famed mirrors revealed and destroyed approaching enemy ships.
Ephesus
Upon seeing its omate marble façade and 127 columns standing 60 feet high, visitors declared
the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus the most beautiful structure on Earth.
Built in 550 BC in honor of the Greek goddess of hunting, nature and fertility, the Temple vas
located 31 miles south of what is now lamir (Smyrna)in Turkey.
Surrounded y shimmering gold pillars and silver statuettes, he temple housed bronzestatues and
many ancient works of art by the finest artists of the age
Halicarnasus
The 140 foot tall Mausoleums distinguish itself by featuring statues depicting
people, horses, lions and other animals –rather than ancient Greek gods
Located in bodrum in southwest Turrkey, the Mausoleum was the burial place of king Mausollos
of Caria. Before his death, the king’s wife and sister, Artemisia, began the project wich was
completed around 350 BC, three years after mausollos’ death.
The Mausoleum stood for 16 centuries, until it was damaged by an earthquake. Dismantled in the
early 15th century by the Knights of St. John of Malta, the stones were used to build a massive
crusader castle, wich still stands today.
Rhodes
From its creation to destruction, the Colossus of Rhodes stood for only 56 years near the harbor
of the Mediterranean island of Rhodes in Greece. After an earthquake damaged the Colossus in
226 BC, the statue lay in ruins for decades
Constructed as asymbolm of unity and a celebration of victory against the Antigonids of
Macedonia, the statue was built by the people of Rhodes in the image of the sun god, Helios.
With a base of white marble, a skin of bronze and a hight of feet, its size and detail inspired
many artists, including sculptor August Bartholdi who created the statue of Liberty.