by chucky roberts

Created on: February 19, 2007   Last Updated: May 08, 2007

The Seven Wonders of the World marks a great collection of architect icons that has astound and mystified mankind for many years. The uniqueness that each wonder presents is marvelous, and their presence today is a great example of standing against the test of time. But what exactly is behind the seven wonders of world and where did they originate? Below will unveil some of the mystery as to when the wonders came into existence and from where.

The Pyramids of Egypt: The three pyramids of Giza located outside of Cairo that was built 2680 B.C. The largest pyramid was built by King Khufu Cheops of the fourth dynasty. The dimensions of the pyramid are 450 feet in height, the base has sides that are 750 feet long, it has 2,300,000 blocks and the weight of each is 2.5 tons

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon: Built in 600 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar to please his queen, Amuhia. The garden was laid on top of the building that was vaulted to set provisions to raise water. The terraces rise from 75 - 300 feet.

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia: Made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in 5 B.C. The statue was made of silver and gold that stood 40 feet high. The statue disappeared without a trace for an exception of coins that were reproduced.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus: It was built at the beginning of 350 B.C. to honour the Greek Goddess Artemis (Diana). The temple had lonic columns that stood 60 feet high. Finally, the temple was destroyed in 262 by the invasion of the Goths that have arrived to generate upheaval.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: Queen Artemisia made this structure in memory of her husband King Mausolus who died in 353 B.C. Some of the remains can be found at The British Museum.

The Colossus at Rhodes: A statue that was made of bronze to honour the Greek God Apollo. The statue stands about 150 feet high and was made by the sculptor Chares. Chares worked on the statue until it was finally completed about 280 B.C. The statue, finally in 224 B.C., was destroyed by an earth quake.

The Pharos of Alexandria: Was built on Pharo Island on 3 B.C. by Sostratus of Cnidus. By the 13th century, it was destroyed by an earthquake.

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