seven wonders of the world
Society, History, By Time Period, Ancient, Seven Wonders of the World
- Articles about the seven wonders of the ancient world including the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Pyramid of Giza.
- A virtual tour around these ancient architectural feats by way of a clickable map or links.
- Museum of Unnatural Mystery provides a virtual tour of the structures that inspired awe in ancient Greeks and Romans. Illustrated history and descriptions, with reconstructions by Lee Krystek.
- Information on this wonder with 360 degree panoramic virtual tours.
- This project and voting booth to select the new seven wonders of the world also gives condensed, illustrated descriptions of the original ancient wonders.
- A descriptive essay by Reina Z, Elisa L, Andrea G., with reconstruction and bibliography.
- Prof. Tim Parkin of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, comments on the sources for the seven wonders of the ancient world: ancient authors, modern works and Internet links.
- Gives a concise description of the works of art and architecture regarded by ancient Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures in history.
- Alaa Ashmawy describes the once-famed landmarks of which only the Great Pyramid at Giza survives. Illustrations by Mario Larrinaga.
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