Questions and Answers
What was the purpose of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?
A tomb for the Persian Satrap Mausolus and his wife Artemisia
Which material was not used in the construction of the Colossus of Rhodes?
Stone
What was the length of the Great Wall of China?
Over 21,000 kilometers
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- The Great Pyramid of Giza is a massive pyramid built with over 2.3 million stone blocks, standing 147 meters tall.
- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built on terraces that rose over 23 meters high and irrigated using water from the Euphrates River.
- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a 13-meter-tall statue made of ivory and gold, built by the sculptor Phidias.
- The Colossus of Rhodes was a 33-meter-tall statue built to honor the sun god Helios using bronze and iron.
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a 45-meter-tall structure adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures, built as a tomb for the Persian Satrap Mausolus and his wife Artemisia.
- The Great Wall of China is over 21,000 kilometers long and was built using stone, brick, and packed earth over hundreds of years.
- The Taj Mahal is an iconic structure in India, built as a mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan's wife Mumtaz Mahal, renowned for its intricate marble carvings, domed roof, and beautiful gardens.
- These seven structures are a testament to human creativity, ingenuity, and dedication.
- They have inspired awe and wonder in people for thousands of years.
- They will continue to do so for generations to come.
