Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

RUNNINGHEAD: SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Roberto Brooks

ARTS and Ideas ARTS 111

Instructor: Alicia Pigg

June 24, 2012

Abstract

Today the seven wonders of the ancient world are known as a single list, when in actuality the Greek writers had composed several lists. “Greek Writers loved to compile a list of the marvelous structures in their world; many of these lists agreed on six of the seven wonders of the ancient world” (ORACLE. Think quest). “It may also shock many people to learn that not all of the seven wonders of the ancient world existed at the same time” (Livius.org, 2010). Even living in ancient times one would need a time machine in order to experience all seven of the ancient worlds wonders.

Although there are many wonders of the ancient world there are several that have more significance than the rest. These wonders are known as the seven wonders of the ancient world which consist of; I) the Great Pyramid of Egypt, II) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, III) The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, IV) the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, V) The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, VI) The Colossus of Rhodes, VII) The Light House of Alexandria.

Keyword: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

I. The Great Pyramid of Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is located in Giza, Egypt. “The Pyramid was built around 2560 B.C. and stands about 450 feet tall now, having lost 30 feet of the top over the passing years” (Livius.org, 2010). The Khufu pyramid is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that is still standing today. “It is made of mostly limestone and its main function is as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu” (Livius.org, 2010). “The great Pyramid of Egypt was considered the tallest building in the world until 1311 A.D. and then again from 1647 to 1874” (ORACLE. Think quest).

It is amazing that such a building can be constructed in a time where there were limited tools to assist in creating such...