The Seven Wonders of the World (or the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) is a widely-known list of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. The earliest known version of the list was compiled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon; it appears to be based on the guide-books popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim.
The Great Pyramid of Giza 2500 BC Approximate - Egyptians
Hanging Gardens of Babylon 600 BC - Babylonians - Destroyed Earthquake
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 550 BC - Anatolians - Destroyed Fire 356 BC
Statue of Zeus at Olympia 435 BC - Greeks - Destroyed Fire
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus 315 BC - Hellenized Carians - Destroyed Earthquake
Colossus of Rhodes 292-280 BC - Hellenistic Civilization - Destroyed 224 BC Earthquake
Lighthouse of Alexandria 3rd Century BC - Hellenistic Civilization - Destroyed Earthquake
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