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 the second century BC. The
first reference to the idea is found in the History of Herodotus as long ago as
the 5th century BC.The final list of the Seven Wonders was compiled during the Middle
Ages. Today, archaeological evidence reveals some of the mysteries that surrounded the
history of the Wonders for centuries. For their builders, the Seven Wonders were a
celebration of religion, mythology, art, power, and science. For us, they reflect the
ability of humans to change the surrounding landscape by building massive yet beautiful
structures, one of which stood the test of time to this very day.
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