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What Are The 7 Wonders Of The World ?

The word "wonder" in Greek is "thaumata", which literally means "things to see" and while the internet is filled with ultimate lists of must-see travel spots and modern wonders, the original list is still the best. Of all the ancient wonders, only one remains intact, but the history and culture of the original homes of the world's most spectacular artifacts still draw millions of tourists up to this day and are well worth of spending your holiday.

The Great Pyramid of Giza
The only surviving Ancient Wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the trio of pyramids that make up the Giza Necropolis. An astonishing 2.3 million blocks of stone, each weighing 2.5 tonnes (about the weight of a rhinoceros) make the towering structure one of the most awe-inspiring man-made accomplishments ever seen
You can still see the pyramid today, by taking a flight to Cairo and then a short ride 12 miles southwest of the city.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Around 600 BC, the great hanging gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar as a gift to his wife, Queen Amytis. As she missed the abundant greenery and exotic plants of her Persian homeland, the King constructed the gardens to remind his wife of her home.
Babylon would be modern day Iraq, the hanging gardens were believed to be situated in what is now Al-Hillah in the central region of the Babil province, approximately 62 miles south of Baghdad.

The Statue of Zeus
Zeus, the king of the gods, is a prominent figure in Greek mythology and was a popular idol which attracted some of the world's most beautiful carvings. The Statue of Zeus was the most splendid with a robe of gold and scepter inlaid with precious metals. It was housed in the magnificent Temple of Zeus, dedicated to the deity; the statue was the impressive centerpiece of a revered holy sanctuary
The Statue of Zeus was situated in Olympia, along the western coast of Greece, about 90 miles west of Athens.

The Temple of Artemis
Artemis, the Greek goddess of fertility, hunting and the forests, was a daughter of the mighty Zeus in Greek mythology. Her famous temple, built around 550 BC was one of the greatest temples ever built. Fashioned almost entirely of marble, the temple was said to touch the clouds and shone with the brilliance of the sun.
The daughter of the mighty Zeus, Artemis is the Greek goddess of fertility, hunting and the forests. Built around 550 BC, her temple was one of the greatest temples ever built.
Travelers taking a holiday to Turkey will be able to see the foundations of the Temple of Artemis which was situated at Ephesus, near Selcuk in the Izmir province of the country.

The Great Mausoleum
One of the great governors of the Persian Empire, Mausolus was entombed at Halicarnassus with his wife around 350 BC. The burial tomb was 135 feet high and decorated with beautiful sculptures dedicated to a man of stature. The architects who designed the tomb achieved so much that Mausolus gave birth to the modern word "mausoleum" meaning tomb or burial place.
Halicarnassus is in modern day Turkey and visitors taking a holiday to the popular coastal resort of Bodrum can visit the site where Mausolus was buried.

The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was an enormous statue befitting its name depicting the Greek god Helios. It stands at over 107 feet tall (about two thirds the size of The Statue of Liberty). The statue protected Rhodes from her enemies as a constant guardian looking out to sea, with one giant foot straddling each side of the great harbour entrance to the port.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The famous lighthouse is believed to be the tallest building in the world at the time of its construction around 250 BC. One of the first lighthouses of its kind, the building was as tall as the London Eye Millennium Wheel.
Once you have found a  cheap holiday to turkey, you should visit the Lighthouse of Alexandra.

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Kim has 4 years experience in the travel industry.  She enjoys writing articles on various destinations and
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