Original seven wonders were built from second century BC. Only Great Pyramid of Giza remains from original list. Seven wonders represented perfection for ancient Greeks. Seven ancient wonders include Pyramid, Hanging Gardens, Zeus Statue
The statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Phidias created the statue, which was larger and more majestic than his Athens work. The statue was made of gold and ivory, with a gold throne and a Victory
Babylonian Imago Mundi (6th century BC) is world's oldest surviving map. Posidonius created world map in 2nd century BC, including Alexander's discoveries. Ptolemy's 150 AD map introduced longitudinal and latitudinal lines
First world maps appeared with people exploring beyond homes. Mesopotamia, Greek, and Roman empires created oldest known maps. Most maps were reconstructed from descriptions by later cartographers
Rhodes was a prosperous city built in 408 BC as a federal capital. The city fought against Macedonia's Antigonus I in 305 BC. Rhodes built a Helepolis to defend against Demetrius's siege
Built on Pharos island outside Alexandria's harbour between 300-280 BCE. Commissioned by Ptolemy I Soter to guide ships into Alexandria. Completed by Ptolemy II after 20 years