The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Ancient Greek writers made lists of must-see monuments, and the version that became classic includes seven wonders around the eastern Mediterranean. Only the Great Pyramid survives.
This table covers the five wonders that were engineering works, buildings and statues of rulers; the classic list also includes two monuments at Olympia and Ephesus.
The Great Pyramid's side: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0
| Wonder | Where | Built | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Pyramid of Giza | Egypt | About 2560 BCE | Still standing |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Iraq (traditionally) | Uncertain | Existence debated |
| Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Turkey | About 350 BCE | Ruins |
| Colossus of Rhodes | Greece | About 280 BCE | Fell in an earthquake |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | Egypt | About 280 BCE | Lost; remains under water |
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Wonders on this site
Beyond the classic seven, Ancient Visionary covers engineering marvels from every continent, including Machu Picchu, Great Zimbabwe, Mohenjo-daro, the pyramids of Meroe and Stonehenge.
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