The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a list of remarkable constructions known to the ancient Greeks and documented in classical antiquity. These wonders are:
- Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) – The oldest and only surviving wonder, a massive pyramid built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) – Fabled terraced gardens whose existence is debated.
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece) – A giant seated figure of Zeus made by the sculptor Phidias.
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey) – A large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey) – A grand tomb built for Mausolus, a Persian satrap.
- Colossus of Rhodes (Greece) – A giant bronze statue that stood at the entrance of Rhodes harbor.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt) – A tall lighthouse on the island of Pharos guiding sailors
Only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains largely intact today; the others were destroyed over time. There is also a modern list called the New Seven Wonders of the World, selected by global vote in 2007, which includes:
- Great Wall of China (China)
- Petra (Jordan)
- Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
- Machu Picchu (Peru)
- Chichén Itzá (Mexico)
- Colosseum (Italy)
- Taj Mahal (India)
These two lists represent the classical and contemporary perspectives on the world's most iconic human-made wonders.
