Many architectural masterpieces are being created now. However, despite the improvement in building technology, some of the ancient masterpieces of architecture still remain unsurpassed. There is a concept of seven wonders of the world, which include the creations of outstanding masters of the past millennia. These amazing structures showed all the skill of the great ancient architects. Some of the wonderful creations have survived to this day.
The seven wonders of the world include the famous Egyptian pyramids, the majestic hanging gardens of Babylon, the statue of the god Zeus on Olympus, the amazing lighthouse on the island of Pharos, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the temple of the goddess Artemis at Ephesus.
Ancient Egyptian pyramids date back to the third millennium BC. They are located in Giza and are the burial places of the pharaohs. The pyramids show how advanced engineering was in ancient Egypt.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were once a property of Babylon in the seventh century BC. They were arranged by Nebuchadnezzar for his beloved wife. It was a very complex and at the same time chic design, which has no equal to this day.
The statue of Zeus at Olympus dates back to 430 BC. Its author was Phidias, who performed the sculpture in the chrysoelephantine technique. All the greatness of the statue shows a special respect for the god of thunder.
Lighthouse on the island. Pharos was erected so that ships could safely approach Alexandria. On one of the shores of the island there was a tower, the height of which reached 120 meters.
The mausoleum at Halicarnassus was built during the life of Mausolus, the ruler of Caria. The building was supposed to become the tomb of the king.
The Colossus of Rhodes is an amazing architectural structure located in the port city of Rhodes. The statue was an image of the god Helios. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 222 BC. The majestic structure stood in the harbor for only 65 years.
The Temple of Artemis was erected in honor of the goddess of fertility in Ephesus. He was majestic and beautiful, like the goddess herself. Until now, only the ruins of this structure have survived.
