Seven+Ancient+Wonders+of+the+World

= Seven Ancient Wonders of the World = The idea of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World came about in the fifth century B.C. These "wonders" were chosen because of their beauty, size, and stature. However, we are only able to visit one of these ancient wonders. Unfortunately, six out of the seven wonders were destroyed by natural disaster or human destruction.

Who chose these wonders of the world? What were the criteria to be chosen as a wonder of the world?
As far as historians know, the idea of the list dates to the fifth century B.C. when Greek historian Herodotus expressed his enthusiasm about the seven wonders. However, the Greeks were probably not aware of other "wonders" that were either similar or just as significant in other parts of the world. Examples of this include the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru, and the Aztec Temple in Tenochtitlan in Mexico.

Can you name the seven ancient wonders of the world?
Hint: The Pyramids of Giza (only wonder still in existence) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Colossus of Rhodes The Lighthouse of Alexandria The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Check out the following websites to find out more about the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World :
[|NOVA Online Treasures of the Sunken City- Seven Wonders]

[|Museum of Unnatural Mystery: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]

[|Destination: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World] (CNN) After looking at the virtual tours of the seven sites, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Related Sites" to find out more information about the ancient wonders.

[|The Seven World Wonders] If you are looking for any and every list of seven world wonders from ancient to modern to underwater, this is the site to click on.

[|Crystalinks: Seven Wonders of the World] Why does only one out of seven of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Wonders still exist? What was the fate of the other six wonders that were most likely destroyed by fire or earthquake? Investigate the history behind each one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by clicking on the link above.

[|National Geographic Photo Gallery: New 7 Wonders vs. Ancient 7 Wonders] Compare the new 7 wonders versus the ancient 7 wonders while looking at photos and reading more about the "wonders" named on both lists. Which list do you think is the most accurate and complete? Click on the link above to help you make an informed opinion about the importance of these historic places.

[|Social Studies for Kids: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World] Click on any of the pictures of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to find out the history behind each of these places. Remember that you can only see one of these "wonders" in person today.