7 Ancient Wonders of the World
1. Great Pyramids of Giza 2. Colossus of Rhodes, in the harbor of the city on the Greek Island of Rhodes 3. Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq 4. Lighthouse of Alexandria, in Alexandria, Egypt. 5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, in Turkey. 6. Statue of Zeus at Olympia, in Olympia, Greece. 7. Temple of Artemis at Selçuk, Turkey. Great Pyramids of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the early 26 th century BC during a period of around 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact. As part of the Giza pyramid complex, it borders present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. Initially standing at 146.6 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Over time, most of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyrami