History of Europe

If they had remained standing, this would be the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The seven wonders of the Ancient World were a set of architectural and sculptural works that the Hellenes, especially those of the Hellenistic period, considered worthy of being visited. Over time different authors made different lists, but the definitive one was not fixed until the Dutch painter Maerten van Heemskrerck , made in the sixteenth century seven paintings representing the seven wonders. Those seven wonders were the Great Pyramid of Giza , the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Statue of Zeus in Olympia, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria .

Unfortunately, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one that remains standing and that, to date, we can see. Can you imagine that we could travel back in time to see what each of them were like? Well, you're in luck, because I'm going to grant you that wish. Fasten your seatbelts and…enjoy.

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Halicarnassus Mausoleum

Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Temple of Artemis in Ephesus

Source:The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, reconstructed