The 7 Wonders of the World
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1. The Great Pyramid of Giza -
A gigantic stone structure near the ancient city of Memphis, serving as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu. |
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2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon -
A palace with legendary gardens built on the banks of the Euphrates river by King Nebuchadnezzar II. |
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3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia -
An enormous statue of the Greek father of gods, carved by the great sculptor Pheidias. |
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4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus -
A beautiful temple in Asia Minor erected in honor of the Greek goddess of hunting and wild nature. |
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5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus -
A fascinating tomb constructed for King Maussollos, Persian satrap of Caria. |
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6. The Colossus of Rhodes -
A colossus of Helios the sun-god, erected by the Greeks near the harbor of a Mediterranean Island. |
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7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria -
A lighthouse built by the Ptolemies on the island of Pharos off the coast of their capital city |