7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
 

You’ve probably heard of the 7 Wonders of the World, but have you ever wondered why there are only seven? It turns out that this number is arbitrary; the list of the world’s wonders could be expanded to include anything that man finds awesome. Travelers can undoubtedly experience the allure of the world's wonders, even though the majority of the ancient wonders are now obviously ruined. Here is our list of the seven ancient global wonders. Enjoy.
 

1. The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
 

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is believed to have been built as a tomb over a 10- to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. Egyptian pharaohs were buried within pyramids such as this one because it was thought that they would return to life as their soul travelled to the heavens and united with the gods. The pyramid stands 146.5 meters (481 feet) high which makes it taller than any other pyramid except for those in Egypt’s Valley of Kings. It is one of the tallest manmade structures ever built. For centuries, people have speculated about how these massive stones were cut precisely and assembled into this perfect shape without modern machinery or heavy equipment.

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2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq
 

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, sometimes referred to as the Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, is a legendary ancient Persian garden. They were supposedly built in the 3rd century BC for the queen of Babylon, and are said to have been one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Although they are considered by some scholars to be primarily a legend, many early writers refer to them as actual places, and there is archaeological evidence that such gardens existed at Nineveh. This traditional style uses a distinctive decoration called qashani tiles, which come from Kashan in Iran. 
 

3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece
 

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a masterpiece of ancient Greek art. It was built in the 5th century BC and was destroyed in an earthquake in the 4th century AD, but it remains what is left today. One of the 7 Wonders of the World, this statue is made of gold and ivory and was created by an unknown sculptor. It stood at 40 feet (12 meters) tall in ancient times, but now it's only 18 ft (5.5 m). It originally featured no arms or legs—only a trunk—and had gaping jaws with teeth showing through its lips. These days, people think Zeus looks better with his right arm lowered and resting on his thigh. It would be hard to reach without being seen or caught so few have ever tried. If you go to Olympia in Greece you can still see the remains of what is left today.
 

4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
 

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was the first wonder to be destroyed. It was built to honor the goddess Artemis and was a religious center for the people of Ephesus. Built by Croesus, this temple was burned down in 356 BC and rebuilt by the order of Attalos I. Construction began around 550 BC and ended in about 550 AD. The temple features some 100 statues and relief sculptures of various sizes on its columns. In 406 AD, an earthquake caused cracks in the walls, which let rainwater into the structure until it finally collapsed. It was never rebuilt because Christianity had become widespread by then. Archaeologists have found it difficult to excavate the site because it is so large (200 acres) and there are no plans or drawings from ancient times. It is the best preserved Greek temple in the world today.
 

5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
 

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, also known as the Tomb of King Mausolus, is one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Built-in 352 BC, it was a tomb for Mausolos and his wife Artemisia. It was one of the tallest buildings of its time, with a base measuring 98 feet by 188 feet and standing over 100 feet tall. Visitors marvel at how well-preserved it remains after over 2,500 years. Today it stands as one of the best-preserved buildings from antiquity and is still recognizable to this day. Many attribute this not only to its isolated location away from any other structures but also to the timelessness that art can bring. With fantastic sculptures and paintings decorating the building's interior, people are still amazed at what artists of that era were able to accomplish.
 

6. The Colossus of Rhodes  in Greece
 

The Colossus of Rhodes in Greece is a sculpture that was built in the third century BC. It was one of the 7 Wonders of the World, and it stood in front of the entrance to the harbour between 280 BC and 280 AD. It is considered one of the most important statues ever made. The statue, which depicted Helios or Apollo, stands around 30 meters tall and was built out of bronze plates over a wooden frame. The statue represented Greek power and prosperity at that time because it symbolized Zeus' rule over all things: land, water, light—everything. The construction started under Vespasian, who died before its completion; his successor Titus completed it after about 20 years. There are many theories about why this masterpiece was destroyed, but the generally accepted story is that an earthquake caused an eruption of lava from nearby volcanoes which melted away all the metal on the statue and left only the stone pedestal.

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7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria  in Egypt
 

One of the 7 Wonders of the World was the Alexandria Lighthouse, commonly known as the Pharos of Alexandria. It was built in 280 BC by Sostratos of Knidos and finished by his son, Ptolemy I. In modern times it is usually referred to as the Pharos Lighthouse. It was destroyed by a series of earthquakes starting in 1323 AD that left it in ruins.  It's not possible to accurately estimate the height of this lighthouse due to the lack of remains but estimates range from 135 meters (443 feet) up to 300 meters (984 feet). Historians have speculated on the level of precision used in its construction, considering it more-or-less fixed at 155 meters. There are many discrepancies about who constructed the original building: Pliny the Elder attributes work to Sostratus' brother Menelaus while Herodotus says it was built during an earlier period by Philitas, who passed the information along to Sostratus.
 

Final thought / Conclusion
 

The Great Pyramid, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria are the World's Seven Wonders. Each one is a marvel in its own right and has contributed to the shaping of our world. They represent some amazing feats that humans have accomplished as a species and serve as a reminder to all that anything is possible with enough determination.