Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as Pharos of Alexandria, was located in Egypt. The lighthouse was built from 280 to 247 BC. Building's height was more than 100 metres (394 feet), range 47 kilometers (29 miles).

Alexander the Great founded this city and people made lighthouse for him. Lighthouse of Alexandria was very large and people saw it from 50 kilometers away.

But in XIV century lighthouse was almost destroyed by the earthquake.

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Colossus of Rhodes.

The statue of the Ancient Greek god of the sun Helias, was on the Greek island of Rhodes. This island was situated in the Aegean Sea.

Sculptor Chares of Lindos started building this work in 292 B.C. for a period of twelve years. Statue was made from iron, clay, and bronze. Its height was about 36 metres (100 feet). Colossus of Rhodes appeared in 20 B.C.

But fifty four years later, in 226 B.C., earthquake occured on the island. So, sixth Wonder of the Ancient World was damaged.

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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, also known as Tomb of Mausolus was built about IV century B. C. This building was situated in modern Turkey.

Mausolus and his wife Artemisia II were clients for tis tomb. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was opened in 351 B. C. Building's heigh was about 45 m (148 ft). Tomb of Mausolus was an example of Classical architecture.

In XIII century fifth Wonder of the Ancient World was damaged by earthquake. So, only ruins survived.

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Temple of Artemis at Epheus.

Artemis is a goddess of hunt and Zeus's daughter.

Temple of Armetis was rebuilt three times. It was Greek temple for the goddess named Artemis. This building was located in Epheus (now Turkey).

Temple of Artemis was to the similar on Statue of Zeus at Olympia, but smaller.

Flood destroyed temple. After that, was rebuilt. In 401 A. D. the fourth wonder of the Ancient World was damaged.

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia.

The Statue of Zeus was a big figure of the titular God. Sculptor Phidias created it about 435 B. C.

This sculpture appeared at the Temple of Zeus. Statue of Zeus at Olympia was made from different materials such as: gold, ivory, and ebony. About 13 m it's height.

Olympic Games took place in the name of Ancient Greek God Zeus. It was important for poeple.

The third of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was damaged by fire in A. D. 425.

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

1. Great Pyramid of Giza.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia.
4. Temple of Artemis at Epheus.
5. Mausaleum of Halicarnassus.
6. Colossus of Rhodes.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria.

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