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Interesting facts about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
1. The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt, it is the oldest and the only surviving wonder. Built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it stood as the tallest man-made structure for over 3800 years.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon - These gardens, belonging to King Nebuchadnezzar II, are said to have been built in Babylon for his beloved wife Amitis, missing the lush green hills and valleys of his homeland of Midia (now in Iran). However, their existence is still debated among historians.
3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia - This statue, erected in Olympia, Greece in the XNUMXth century BC, was created by the famous sculptor Phidias. It depicts Zeus seated on a throne, adorned with gold and ivory.
4. Temple of Artemis - Located in present-day Turkey, this temple is dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times, the last destruction occurred in 401 AD.
5. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was built in the city of Halicarnassus (now Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausoleum, the satrap (governor) of the Persian Empire. The term "mausoleum" is derived from this structure due to its grandeur.
6. The statue of Helios is a statue of the Greek god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes in the III century BC. Its height exceeds 30 meters (100 feet), making it one of the tallest statues in the ancient world.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria - Located in Alexandria, Egypt, this lighthouse was one of the tallest man-made structures for many centuries. By its light, ships entered the harbor safely.