Various Wonders of the World lists have been compiled over the ages in order to catalogue the most spectacular natural and manmade constructions. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of remarkable manmade creations of classical antiquity, and was based on guide-books popular among Hellenic sight-seers and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim. Later lists include those for the Medieval World and the Modern World.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Although most people know that a list exists of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them. The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was originally compiled around ...

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The Seven Wonders: The Colossus of Rhodes

Although it disappeared from existence, the ancient World Wonder inspired modern artists ... reconstruction of the Wonder. Painting by Mario Larrinaga. Back to the Seven Wonders Home ...

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