History
We are all familiar with the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World but 1 out of 7 of the ancient wonders still stands, The Pyramids of Giza. A lot of the ancient wonders were destroyed due to natural disasters but they were not forgotten in history. It is because of these ancient wonders that mankind had a base to be able to develop the modern wonders we see today. History provided mankind with the stepping stones to be able to accomplish more for the future.
The Seven Ancient Wonders are listed as follows:
| Wonder | Date of Construction | Builder | Cause of Destruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramids of Giza | 2650-2500 BC | Egyptians | Still Standing |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon | 600 BC | Babylonians | Earthquake |
| Temple of Artemis at Ephesus | 550 BC | Lydians, Persians, Greeks | Arson |
| Statue of Zeus at Olympia | 435 BC | Greeks | Fire |
| Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus | 351 BC | Persians, Greeks | Earthquake |
| Colossus of Rhodes | 292-280 BC | Hellenistic Greece | Earthquake |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | 3rd Century BC | Hellenistic Egypt | Earthquake |
Many of these modern wonders are portrayed in images and paintings since many of them are no longer standing.
